Trump hails tariffs at GM stop as Michigan auto-parts jobs slip by 4,000

At a July 27, 2026 event at GM’s Milford Proving Ground, Trump touted tariffs as reviving U.S. car production, but Bridge Michigan notes Michigan shed about 4,000 auto-parts manufacturing jobs in the year through June 2026 (roughly 3.5%), even as vehicle output rose modestly. GM also projects 2026 tariff costs of about $2.5–3.5 billion, offset by some favorable rulings and refunds. The speech framed tariffs as a policy win on the campaign trail, while data suggest a more mixed impact on Michigan’s auto supply chain and jobs.