Use Tariff Income to Replenish the Social Security Trust Fund

Recent signers:
Brenda Choi and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

For years, I have watched free trade agreements send jobs overseas, while we grapple with dwindling resources back home. One gaping instance is our Social Security Trust Fund, a vital safety net for our seniors, which is projected to be depleted by 2034 according to the 2020 Annual Report by the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees. The impact of tariffs, traditionally used to protect domestic industries, could be redirected to address this issue. These tariffs, specifically on imported goods, could be used to replenish the Social Security Trust Fund. By redirecting resources, we can ensure the longevity of this essential support system, mend the loss felt by those who've suffered due to jobs moving overseas, and bolster economic security for our seniors. Sign this petition to urge policymakers to review and reframe our tariff policies, with a keen focus on safeguarding our future and the wellbeing of our senior citizens.

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Recent signers:
Brenda Choi and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

For years, I have watched free trade agreements send jobs overseas, while we grapple with dwindling resources back home. One gaping instance is our Social Security Trust Fund, a vital safety net for our seniors, which is projected to be depleted by 2034 according to the 2020 Annual Report by the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees. The impact of tariffs, traditionally used to protect domestic industries, could be redirected to address this issue. These tariffs, specifically on imported goods, could be used to replenish the Social Security Trust Fund. By redirecting resources, we can ensure the longevity of this essential support system, mend the loss felt by those who've suffered due to jobs moving overseas, and bolster economic security for our seniors. Sign this petition to urge policymakers to review and reframe our tariff policies, with a keen focus on safeguarding our future and the wellbeing of our senior citizens.

The Decision Makers

U.S. Senate
2 Members
Bill Hagerty
U.S. Senate - Tennessee
Marsha Blackburn
U.S. Senate - Tennessee
David Kustoff
U.S. House of Representatives - Tennessee 8th Congressional District

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