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Trump defends auto tariffs, economy in Michigan as U.S. midterms loom
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What happenedTrump argued his policies have revived the auto industry, even as businesses contend the tariffs he’s imposed against Canada — and threats of more to come — have hurt the state.
The headline splitGlobal News (Canada) frames it as "Trump defends auto tariffs, economy in Michigan as U.S. midterms loom". The Hill - Campaign frames it as "Canada tariff fight hands Democrats cudgel in Michigan midterm races".
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CenterTrump defends auto tariffs, economy in Michigan as U.S. midterms loom
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Trump defends auto tariffs, economy in Michigan as U.S. midterms loom
Trump argued his policies have revived the auto industry, even as businesses contend the tariffs he’s imposed against Canada — and threats of more to come — have hurt the state.
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