Trump Defends Economic Policies in Michigan Amid New Canadian Tariffs

President Donald Trump is visiting Michigan on Monday to defend his economic policies in a swing state where new Canadian tariffs may hurt many businesses. The visit comes as midterm election season heats up and early voting is underway for Michigan's August 4 primary.

Trump will speak at a General Motors facility in Milford, which is the oldest dedicated vehicle testing facility in the US, dating back to 1924. The president will tout his handling of the economy, claiming that he has generated manufacturing jobs and foreign investment in the US while boosting the auto industry.

The new tariffs on Canadian products, including cars, have been a point of contention between Trump's administration and Canada. The tariffs are as high as 50% on some products, which could hurt Michigan's economy, given its reliance on trade with Canada.

Michigan's economy relies heavily on Canada, but the state has also seen parts of its economy affected by the president's tariffs, including on imported cars and auto parts. The White House says Trump will make the case that his policies and leadership have boosted the auto industry.