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Whitmer Fights Trump Tariffs, Warns of Economic Fallout

8/2/2025

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On July 31, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took a stand against President Trump's tariffs, signing an executive order to evaluate their economic toll on the state. She emphasized the detrimental effects on Michigan's vital auto and manufacturing industries, cautioning that consumers will bear the brunt of rising costs, while Trump maintains that tariffs will spur economic growth.

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On July 31, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took a stand against President Trump's tariffs, signing an executive order to evaluate their economic toll on the state. She emphasized the detrimental effects on Michigan's vital auto and manufacturing industries, cautioning that consumers will bear the brunt of rising costs, while Trump maintains that tariffs will spur economic growth.