Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Whitmer Urges Tariff Exemptions to Protect Michigan Jobs

4/9/2025

48 3

Summary

Story summary

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer passionately urged for tariff exemptions on autos and energy in Washington, underscoring their critical role in the state's economy. She voiced her worries over Trump's trade policies jeopardizing Michigan's auto industry and called for a strategic approach to tariffs to safeguard jobs and manufacturing, all while seeking bipartisan support to tackle these challenges.

1 of 1

Story summary

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer passionately urged for tariff exemptions on autos and energy in Washington, underscoring their critical role in the state's economy. She voiced her worries over Trump's trade policies jeopardizing Michigan's auto industry and called for a strategic approach to tariffs to safeguard jobs and manufacturing, all while seeking bipartisan support to tackle these challenges.