Benson Blasts Trump’s Canada Tariffs in Flint, Says 1 Top Export Market Is at Risk
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Updated · WEYI · Sep 1
Benson Blasts Trump’s Canada Tariffs in Flint, Says 1 Top Export Market Is at Risk
1 articles · Updated · WEYI · Sep 1
Summary
Flint small business owners told Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson that recent tariff decisions are hurting local companies, prompting her to make tariffs a campaign issue during a city stop.
Benson targeted President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, branding them a “John James tax” and arguing her Republican rival’s support for the policy puts Michigan workers and small businesses at risk.
Canada is Michigan’s largest export market, according to U.S. trade representative data, and Benson said a prolonged trade fight could stunt the state’s economic growth.
John James’ campaign fired back by casting Benson as a failed politician, saying Michigan ranks 46th nationally and has lost more than 300,000 manufacturing jobs.