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How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated

Wednesday, September 2, 2026


Michigan's economy is closely linked to trade with Canada, its largest trade partner. The state's automotive and manufacturing sectors depend significantly on cross-border commerce. Economic changes resulting from trade policy shifts affect employment and consumer prices across the state ahead of the midterm elections.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5947963/tariffs-tariffs-voters-michigan-upper-peninsula-trump

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