Trump Defends Economic Policies Amid Tariff Dispute with Canada
US President Donald Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may hurt businesses. He will visit a General Motors facility in Milford on Monday, touting his handling of the economy and defending sweeping tariffs that have affected many businesses in the state.
The tariffs are part of a broader trade dispute between the US and Canada, with Trump imposing levies as high as 50% on Canadian products. This has created economic concerns for Michigan, which relies heavily on trade with Canada.
Trump's visit comes ahead of the state's Aug. 4 primary election, where Republican John James is vying for the party's nomination for governor. Trump has endorsed James, but his tariffs have been criticized by some as a liability in the general election.