Whitmer Advocates Bipartisanship in Economic Policy, Critiques Broad Tariff Strategy

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer calls for strategic reindustrialization and cooperation with President Trump while addressing Michigan's economic struggles and escalating global trade tensions.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered a Washington speech urging bipartisan efforts to revitalize American manufacturing and address Michigan's economic challenges.
Whitmer acknowledged agreement with President Trump on the need to boost domestic production but criticized the indiscriminate use of tariffs as a 'blunt tool.'
Her remarks come as China and the European Union announced significant new tariffs on U.S. goods, intensifying global trade disputes.
Whitmer highlighted Michigan's economic hardships, including inflation, stagnant wages, and a struggling auto industry heavily reliant on international trade.
The speech precedes Whitmer's scheduled meeting with President Trump and his Cabinet to discuss tariff impacts and potential policy solutions.