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Trump Announces 50% Tariffs at Michigan Rally, Canada Retaliates

7/31/2026

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Trump Announces Tariffs

President Donald Trump held a rally at GM’s Milford, Michigan site on July 27, 2026 and announced 50 % tariffs on Canadian goods, while BLS data shows Michigan lost 4,000 auto-parts jobs June 2025-June 2026 and Canada responded with a 25 % tariff on U.S. vehicles and parts.
He claimed the tariffs revived the auto industry and restored thousands of Michigan jobs.
He also said a bill saved over 170,000 Michigan jobs and $15 billion wages.

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Trump Announces Tariffs

President Donald Trump held a rally at GM’s Milford, Michigan site on July 27, 2026 and announced 50 % tariffs on Canadian goods, while BLS data shows Michigan lost 4,000 auto-parts jobs June 2025-June 2026 and Canada responded with a 25 % tariff on U.S. vehicles and parts.
He claimed the tariffs revived the auto industry and restored thousands of Michigan jobs.
He also said a bill saved over 170,000 Michigan jobs and $15 billion wages.

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