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Part of situation: US-Canada trade war and sovereignty disputes escalate (80 clusters)

Donald Trump touts tariffs at Michigan GM rally amid rising costs

Donald Trump tariffs Michigan rally General Motors auto industry

President Donald Trump visited General Motors’ proving ground in Milford, Michigan, declaring that the auto industry is “back” and that car companies are doing “better than they’ve ever done” because of his tariff policy. He told a cheering crowd that “Michigan is thriving.”

Economic data, however, shows that tariffs have increased household expenses in Michigan by as much as $3,200 in 2025 and have contributed to the loss of roughly 8,300 manufacturing jobs in the state since April 2025. The tariffs have also cost businesses across the United States billions of dollars and have helped fuel inflation. While the Supreme Court has struck down many of Trump’s earlier tariffs, his administration is pursuing new import taxes, including a proposed 50% tariff on many Canadian goods.

During the rally, Trump made a historically inaccurate comment that his father “didn’t want planes,” implying planes did not exist in his father’s era. The remark sparked widespread criticism and was mocked by television host Seth Meyers on a late‑night program.

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Canada · Donald Trump · General Motors · General Motors Company · Lisa Scherer · Michigan · Supreme Court of the United States

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Trump's "No Planes" Comment Reignites Alzheimer's Speculation [theheartysoul.com]
GM-POTUS Alliance Sparks Backlash | Capital Hill News [capitalhillnews.com]
Trump came to Michigan to sell his tariffs but some loyal supporters are getting nervous - Pulptastic [pulptastic.com]
Seth Meyers Tears Into Donald Trump’s Latest Head-Scratching Remark [www.mandatory.com]
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried - SRN News [srnnews.com]
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried [looniepolitics.com]
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried [mymotherlode.com]
Seth Meyers Has a Brutal Take on Donald Trump’s Latest Poll Numbers [www.realitytea.com]
Seth Meyers Loses It After Trump Claims He’s Never Heard of Affordability: ‘You’re the One Who Said It!’ [dnyuz.com]
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. E. . . [www.semissourian.com]
Seth Meyers Loses It After Trump Claims He's Never Heard of Affordability: 'You're the One Who Said It!' [www.thewrap.com]
Trump claims auto industry is ‘stronger than ever before’ during rally at GM Proving Grounds [www.michigandaily.com]