Michigan Democrats Criticize Mike Rogers' Support for Trump's Tariffs

Michigan Democratic Party members are attacking Mike Rogers, a Republican seeking the Senate nomination, for his support of President Trump's tariffs, which they say harm Michigan families and businesses. Rogers has dismissed the tariffs' economic impact as a minor issue, likening it to a "shoe that pinches every once in a while." However, a new report reveals that the tariffs could increase US factory costs by up to 4.5%, threatening Michigan's manufacturing jobs. Local auto industry leaders have strongly opposed the tariffs, with the UAW and the American Automotive Policy Council calling the policies a "bad deal" for US industry and workers.

Key Takeaways:

• Mike Rogers, a Republican seeking the Senate nomination, has criticized for supporting President Trump's tariffs, which harm Michigan families and businesses.
• A new report shows that the tariffs could increase US factory costs by up to 4.5% and threaten Michigan's manufacturing jobs.
• Local auto industry leaders, including the UAW and the American Automotive Policy Council, have opposed the tariffs, calling them a "bad deal" for US industry and workers.
• Detroit-based companies, such as Ford and Detroit Axle, have been affected by the tariffs, cutting jobs and shuttering plants.
• Michigan Democratic Party members, such as Joey Hannum, have condemned Rogers' support for the tariffs, saying he prioritizes catering to Donald Trump over helping Michigan industries and families.
• Rogers has dismissed the tariffs' economic impact as a minor issue, likening it to a "shoe that pinches every once in a while."

Statistics:

• 4.5% increase in US factory costs due to tariffs (new report)
• 102 jobs cut at Detroit Axle due to tariffs
• $2 billion tariff hit to Dearborn-based Ford
• 84 workers laid off at Pepsi's Detroit plant shutting down
• 80 years of operation for Pepsi's Detroit plant that was shuttered due to tariffs

Sources:

• POLITICO Playbook: Liberation Day, Part III