Trump defends tariffs at Michigan plant as Canada trade tensions rise
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At a GM plant in Michigan, Trump defended tariffs, saying they revitalize U.S. auto manufacturing and bring production home, while Canada retaliates and a potential 50% tariff hike looms on some goods. Michigan’s job growth is tepid and unemployment remains relatively high, but the White House touts GM and other investments as evidence of policy success amid a US–Canada trade row ahead of the midterms.
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