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- U.S. President Donald Trump rallied at GM Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan, saying tariffs revived the auto industry, claiming a 71% trade-deficit drop for March-Oct 2025, and endorsing Rep. John James.
- Combined, GM and Ford announced a $4 billion shift from Mexico and a $3 billion battery-park pledge.
- The BLS reported Michigan lost about 4,000 auto jobs by June 2026, offset by 500 new jobs, while manufacturing fell 7,000 jobs and inflation was 3.5%.
