Whitmer worries Trump tariff policies could hurt Michigan automakers
The issue is that a large number of the components used in our domestic automobiles are imported from Canada and Mexico. The governor worries that automakers and jobs may be impacted if the president imposes a tariff on those parts entering Michigan.
LANSING (FOX 2):Governor Gretchen Whitmer is concerned that new tariffs that President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration may impose could result in the loss of UAW auto employment.
Tim Skubick said, “Your worst nightmare is that the Trump administration tariffs will cost UAW jobs in your state.”
Whitmer remarked, “That’s a nightmare scenario for all of us,”
Regarding his tariff strategy, the new US president has not hinted. However, the governor’s administration and the domestic auto sector are both worried about the uncertainty.
The issue is that a large number of the components used in our domestic automobiles are imported from Canada and Mexico. The governor worries that automakers and jobs may be impacted if the president imposes a tariff on those parts entering Michigan.
“Tariffs between Mexico and Canada will make it even more difficult for our auto industry because the cars that we buy that are Michigan-made are back and forth,” Whitmer stated. “There are pieces made from all parts of North America and even China that we need to be mindful of.”
All of that would lead to sticker shock and increased domestic car prices.
All of this would increase Chinese automobile sales abroad and deprive American automakers of sales as well.
According to Governor Whitmer, the Chinese have one advantage: they are not required to turn a profit in overseas markets.
“The Chinese government is funding the country’s auto industry. They are not required to turn a profit. She claimed that their goal was to force all of these other nations out of business. “We can’t let that happen here in our state.”
The governor’s only option at this point is to watch what the next president does and hope that any new tariffs won’t hurt Michigan’s auto industry.
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