The Republican National Committee has since shared the advertisement in which Rogers argues that tariffs have pushed consumer prices too high for Michigan families. The shift in tone comes after Rogers stated on Aug. 29 that Trump was right to put America first and that tariffs were necessary. Other GOP candidates are also distancing themselves from the trade conflict; John Sununu remarked last week that the party should not have picked a trade fight with Canada.
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Trump Endorses Mike Rogers Despite Canada Trade Break
US Politics13 days ago
The contest for the Senate seat in Michigan entered a new phase on Oct. 8 as Donald Trump urged voters to support Mike Rogers, offering a full endorsement of the Republican candidate. The move follows a public rift after Rogers released a campaign advertisement stating that Canada is not an enemy and calling for an immediate end to the trade war over tariffs. Trump previously dismissed the policy break by stating he viewed Rogers' comments as a suggestion that Canada simply needs to negotiate a deal.
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