Donald Trump touts trade and industrial policies in Michigan ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit a General Motors test facility in Milford, Michigan, on Monday to highlight his trade and industrial agenda and claim a revival of manufacturing jobs. The White House will stress new factory investment and job creation, while spokesperson Liz Huston says the administration is delivering on promises to rebuild the auto industry.

New tariffs targeting Canada have been announced, with duties as high as 50% on a wide range of Canadian goods, including automobiles. Michigan’s economy, closely tied to cross‑border trade, faces added pressure from the tariffs, rising gasoline prices and inflation amid an ongoing conflict with Iran.

Polls show Trump’s approval rating in the state has fallen to 33% with 61% disapproval, raising concerns about voter sentiment ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Early voting is under way for Michigan’s August 4 primary, which features competitive GOP and Democratic contests for Senate, governor and other offices.