Trump defends auto tariffs, economy in Michigan as U.S. midterms loom
President Donald Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state. Trump defended his policies while visiting a General Motors facility in the Detroit suburb of Milford that is a testing ground for its vehicles. “It’s amazing what tariffs are doing for GM.”Trump said he’s been good to the company but he declined to say more.“The rest of the world doesn’t love me, but that’s OK,” he said, alluding to tariffs.
- ▪President Donald Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the
- ▪Trump defended his policies while visiting a General Motors facility in the Detroit suburb of Milford that is a testing ground for its vehicles.
- ▪“It’s amazing what tariffs are doing for GM.”Trump said he’s been good to the company but he declined to say more.“The rest of the world doesn’t love me, but that’s OK,” he said, alluding to tariffs.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks on tariffs and economy in Michigan — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Watch live: Trump speaks in Michigan — The Hill
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In a visit to Michigan on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state. Trump defended his policies while visiting a General Motors facility in the Detroit suburb of Milford that is a testing ground for its vehicles. He pumped a fist after watching Corvette, Cadillac and Hummer vehicles compete in a series of drag races.In a speech, Trump cheered GM’s plans to expand production domestically in coming years and declared himself a president who was standing up for auto workers “at long last.”“I’ve done more for you than your parents, OK?” he joked.After being led on a tour of…
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