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Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
Trump said tariffs are helping automakers and Michigan, even as businesses report billions in added costs and auto jobs have fallen by 4,000.
- On Monday, July 27, President Donald Trump visited the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, declaring that domestic automakers are "doing better than they've ever done" thanks to his tariffs.
- Despite the president's boasts, Michigan has lost 8,300 manufacturing jobs since the "Liberation Day" tariffs were announced last April, with auto parts employment declining by about 4,000 through June.
- Joe Miskovich, an aerospace business owner from Fenton, Michigan, believes tariffs will have positive long-term effects, while retiree Lisa Scherer, living on $1,100 monthly Social Security, said high prices are "hurting a lot."
- Trump endorsed Congressman John James over rival Perry Johnson in Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, though pollster Bernie Porn warned some Republicans doubt Trump can motivate voters for November's midterm elections.
- General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis plan to shift vehicle production to the U.S. starting next year, while Toyota committed $3.6 billion to relocate Tacoma truck manufacturing from Mexico to Texas over roughly four years.
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Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
President Donald Trump says car companies are thriving due to tariffs and other key policies he's instituted as president.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
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- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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