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Obama Slams Trump Tariffs as Campaign Targets Michigan

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 11:18 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Former U.S. President Barack Obama campaigned in Michigan for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and governor candidate Jocelyn Benson.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs, saying they raise prices and hurt Michigan’s industry.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama condemned Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s estranged mother as indecent.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended the ad and pledged a $4 million media push.

History

Historical Context

In November 1979 President Jimmy Carter issued Executive Order 12170, freezing Iranian assets amid the hostage crisis, while Congress passed the Trade Agreements Act to promote open trade. The era’s mix of protectionist moves and trade-liberal legislation frames today’s political debate, as former President Barack Obama opposes Donald Trump’s renewed steel tariffs.

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Story summary

Former U.S. President Barack Obama campaigned in Michigan for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and governor candidate Jocelyn Benson.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs, saying they raise prices and hurt Michigan’s industry.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama condemned Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s estranged mother as indecent.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended the ad and pledged a $4 million media push.

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