Michigan Democrats try to make tariffs a midterm issue

CBC News visited Michigan to gauge how voters are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariff dispute with Canada, which has hit the state hard because of its reliance on trade and auto manufacturing. In Flint and nearby areas, some residents said tariffs are raising costs and hurting jobs, while others defended Trump’s approach or said the issue would not affect their vote. The article notes that Michigan households are facing some of the highest tariffrelated costs in the country. Democratic Senate candidate Abdul ElSayed is trying to use voter frustration with the trade fight to his advantage, arguing that the acrosstheboard tariffs are driving up prices without a clear benefit. Republican nominee Mike Rogers has largely avoided making the issue central to his campaign, though he has backed Trump’s broader trade goals. With the Senate race expected to be close, local business leaders said the uncertainty around trade matters more than the politics, especially for industries tied to cars, lumber, energy, and agriculture.