Former President Donald Trump discussed his plans to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector during a recent town hall event in Michigan, where he engaged with autoworkers and addressed their concerns. Trump emphasized his commitment to implementing policies that would boost manufacturing, create American jobs, and attract companies to produce goods within the United States. He also highlighted his intention to impose tariffs on foreign imports and provide incentives to companies operating domestically.
Additionally, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump’s trade deal with Mexico and Canada, accusing it of facilitating the transfer of U.S. auto jobs to Mexico. Harris pledged to bring autoworker jobs back to the U.S. and strengthen manufacturing and unions if elected president. Despite the backing of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, Trump and Harris did not receive endorsements from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with internal polling showing support for Trump among its members.
During the event, Trump fielded questions from autoworkers, addressing concerns about illegal immigration impacting American workers and the Biden administration’s auto emissions rule. He reiterated his support for building a border wall to stem illegal immigration and criticized the emissions rule for limiting consumer choice in the auto industry. Trump also met with Misti Robinette, a longtime autoworker who shared her journey from skepticism to support for the former president after researching his policies and leadership.
He holds the current administration’s policies accountable for the situation.
On a more positive note, he inquired about Trump’s favorite American vehicles, leading the former president to reminisce about his father Fred.
“My father was an amazing man, I gained so much wisdom from him, and he had a strong preference for Cadillac. His ultimate indulgence was getting a new, dark blue Cadillac every two years,” Trump shared. “My father was partial to Cadillacs, so that’s good enough for me.”
