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July 27, 2026
Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Rising Canadian Tax Threat
- Trump spoke at a GM plant in Michigan, asserting tariffs are boosting local manufacturing.
- Michigan's job growth has stalled, with high unemployment rates persisting.
- Canada plans to impose 25% tariffs on US vehicles if US tariffs increase in August.
2 Sources
- Trump defends tariffs in hard-hit Michigan as Canada tax hike loomsJul 27, 2026 at 8:42 PM · BBC
- Canada tariff fight hands Democrats cudgel in Michigan midterm racesJul 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM · The Hill