Trump claims all the U.S. automakers are 'doing great.' Gretchen Whitmer says 'this will only get worse without a serious shift'
Fortune • • business
Key Points:
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized the current U.S. tariff strategy at the Detroit Auto Show, stating it has harmed American auto manufacturing and benefited Chinese competitors, warning that the situation will worsen without a policy change.
- Whitmer contrasted her view with former President Trump's optimistic remarks about U.S. automakers, highlighting ongoing job losses and production cuts in the American auto industry.
- She emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, particularly for the auto sector where parts cross the border multiple times, and defended the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) against Trump's recent downplaying of the deal.
- Despite opposing Trump's tariff policies, Whitmer has maintained a relatively cordial relationship with him, differing
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