Alaska’s Tariff Tightrope: Sullivan Balances Reelection and Trump Policy

Sen. Dan Sullivan publicly backs Trump’s tariffs in Washington but stays largely silent on the issue in Alaska as he runs for reelection; his family’s RPM International has faced tariff-driven costs, moving production, raising prices, and adapting strategies—illustrating how tariff policy is shaping candidate positioning and corporate behavior ahead of the 2026 midterms.