Mike Rogers Turns on Trump's Tariffs: What Michigan Republican Said Before
Summary
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has called for an immediate end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada. This is a change from his earlier support for the tariffs, which he now says increase costs for businesses and consumers in Michigan.Key Facts
- Mike Rogers is running for Senate in Michigan against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- Rogers recently released an ad urging an end to the tariff dispute with Canada.
- The tariffs began in July after President Trump imposed new duties on Canadian imports.
- Michigan’s economy relies heavily on trade with Canada, totaling about $80 billion a year.
- Rogers said the trade war raises costs and could harm jobs and supply chains.
- Previously, Rogers supported the tariffs but said they were not a perfect solution.
- Rogers also recently distanced himself from Trump’s policy on the Iran war.
- President Trump responded by saying Canada should make a deal but defended his tariff approach.
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