At the behest of his billionaire cadre, Trump’s tariffs could cost Michiganders jobs, income, and security 

LANSING — In case you missed it, Michigan will be one of the hardest-hit places in the entire country if Trump’s economic agenda moves forward. His extreme proposed tariffs on Canada could skyrocket the price of goods while destroying high-paying jobs in the automotive industry at the same time. Unsurprisingly, when Trump’s administration is led by billionaires, middle-class families are not the priority.

The trade war that Trump could start will devastate Michigan’s economy and throw thousands of families into poverty as they lose their jobs and can no longer afford the cost of living. Instead of following through on his promise to lower costs, Trump has done nothing but threaten policies that would raise costs — and hit working families most. 

Democrats across the state are working to fight Trump’s dangerous economic agenda that threatens the way of life here in our state — and no matter what, Michigan Dems will never give up on hard-working Michiganders. 

Read more about the devastating consequences of Trump’s policies below: 

Michigan Advance: Michigan could pay bigly for Trump’s trade war

• Trump paused the tariffs for 30 days, giving a reprieve to Michigan’s auto and agricultural industries that were expected to take direct blows from the tariffs…
• Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods would have put more than a million jobs at risk and “hit working-class, blue-collar families especially hard.” Those are the folks whose votes Trump relentlessly sought during numerous visits to Michigan in his two election campaigns…
• Trump’s real goal is to destroy a valuable, decades-long trading relationship with two trusted allies as part of his chauvinistic America First strategy. He’s off to a great start.
• On Monday, the president dismissed Canada’s economic importance to the U.S. at the same time the two countries agreed to enhanced border security measures. Trump said the U.S. doesn’t need Canadian energy, lumber or its cars, many of which are built there by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. “We don’t need them for anything,” he said.
• Yet Trump wants to annex Canada and make it “our Cherished 51st State.” Normally good-natured Canadians have responded by booing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at hockey games.
• Trump is obsessed with trade deficits, a complicated issue that economists say isn’t necessarily an indication of a country’s wealth. The U.S. runs deficits with most of its trading partners, yet has the strongest economy in the world.
• The president insists that tariffs are paid by other countries that export goods to the U.S., a view that hardly any economist holds.

CBS Detroit: Oakland County Democrats aiming to push back against Trump administration policies

• The Oakland County Democratic Party says it’s committed to taking a stand against Trump administration policies. On Saturday, local lawmakers and union leaders with the organization spoke at Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall in Southfield.
• Members say President Trump’s policies, including those on tariffs, are harmful and will lead to a negative impact on Michigan’s workforce and economy. 
• “Who we are is home to thousands of workers in the auto manufacturing and related industries,” said Brenda Lawrance, chairperson for the Oakland County Democratic Party. “These tariffs can lead to higher production costs, job losses and price hikes, which have a direct impact on our families. We need leadership that supports our workers, strengthen our supply chains and ensure that our trade policies benefit working families…”