New tariffs on Canada heighten Michigan Democrats’ affordability attacks on Trump, GOP

Michigan Democrats are taking aim at a new round of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada as talks between the two nations failed, with Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel saying the tariffs will “throw Michigan’s economy into chaos.” “Donald Trump has once again escalated his reckless trade war with Canada, allowing trade [

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 933

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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Michigan Democrats are taking aim at a new round of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada as talks between the two nations failed, with Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel saying the tariffs will “throw Michigan’s economy into chaos.”

“Donald Trump has once again escalated his reckless trade war with Canada, allowing trade talks to collapse while imposing sweeping 50% tariffs on Michigan’s largest trading partner,” Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), …

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