A bill to impose additional duties on goods imported into the United States to eliminate the deficit in trade in goods.

S. 5315 would impose additional duties (tariffs) on goods imported into the United States, with the stated purpose of eliminating the U.S. trade deficit in goods. The bill's full text has not yet been published, so the specific rates, which countries or products would be covered, timing, or any exemptions are not currently known.

Because the bill would apply to imported goods generally, it would primarily affect importers, businesses that rely on foreign-sourced products or components, and by extension consumers who purchase those goods, as additional duties are typically passed along in prices. It could also affect U.S. trading partners and industries connected to international trade. The precise scope of who is affected cannot be determined until the legislative text is released.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), and its most recent action remains that introduction. As a newly introduced bill in the 119th Congress, it would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend it, or decline to advance it, before any vote by the full Senate. Passage would also require approval by the House of Representatives and the President's signature (or a veto override) to become law.

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