GOP Michigan Senate candidate Rogers calls for trade war with Canada to end 'now'

Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has criticized the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions sparked under the Trump administration, framing the dispute as counterproductive for Michigan’s economic interests. His call to lift tariffs on Canadian goods signals growing political pressure as the trade conflict appears to be damaging his campaign against the Democratic nominee. The remarks highlight how trade policy has become a divisive issue in the race, with Rogers positioning himself as a voice for regional cooperation. The shift could reflect broader concerns about the economic fallout from the tariffs in key manufacturing states.

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) on Wednesday called for an end to the U.S.-Canada trade war fostered by the Trump administration, a sign of how the battle may be hurting his campaign against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. “Here in Michigan, we know that Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff...