Trump defends tariffs during Michigan campaign stop
Trump visited a General Motors facility in Michigan to defend his tariff policy and its impact on the auto industry.
Trump visited a General Motors testing facility in the Detroit suburb of Milford during a Michigan campaign stop. He defended his tariffs, claiming they have helped the American auto industry. The crowd at his rally was receptive, though some supporters acknowledged that the tariffs had caused short-term economic pain and higher prices.
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