President Donald Trump touts tariff successes and manufacturing growth during rally at General Motors facility in Michigan
President Donald Trump visited a General Motors facility in Milford, Michigan, to deliver a 65-minute speech highlighting the successes of his administration's trade policies. During the rally, President Donald Trump credited his tariffs on foreign automobiles for strengthening the U.S. auto industry, claiming that car companies are performing better than ever. He also praised the state of Michigan's manufacturing sector, asserting that he has done more to improve the lives of autoworkers than their own parents. Despite these claims, economic data shows that manufacturing jobs in Michigan have declined by 2.5% since the administration took office. While President Donald Trump praised the growth of GM's truck and SUV production, the administration announced new import taxes and plans to impose 50% tariffs on many imports from Canada. The rally also served as a platform to boost Republican candidates Mike Rogers and John James ahead of the state's primary elections. President Donald Trump contrasted his policies with those of the United Auto Workers, noting that while the union endorsed Democrats, many blue-collar workers still chose to vote for him.