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Trump Touts Tariffs at Michigan GM Plant as New Canada Duties Loom Over State's Economy
Watching drag races at General Motors' Milford proving ground, the president defended his trade agenda even as Michigan businesses warn the Canadian tariffs could hurt the state
Published: July 28, 2026
President Donald Trump visited General Motors' sprawling proving ground in Milford, Michigan, on Monday, arguing his tariff policies have revived American auto manufacturing even as some businesses in the state say the levies have raised costs. Trump toured the facility, watched drag races involving muscle cars and electric Hummers, and signed the hood of a specially built Corvette before addressing workers inside a design studio.
The visit came the same day a new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario opened to traffic, an event overshadowed by tension between the two governments after Trump imposed fresh 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada canceled a planned joint celebration. Michigan's economy is closely tied to Canadian trade, and advocacy groups say the tariffs, layered on top of inflation and rising gas prices, have already cost the state's businesses billions of dollars.
The trip also doubled as a campaign stop ahead of Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, with Trump appearing alongside Republican candidates including gubernatorial hopeful John James. Local political observers said the president's dual message of touting tariffs while campaigning carries risk, given Trump's sliding approval ratings and voter frustration over the cost of living.
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