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Trump's Canada Trade War Hits Detroit Auto Industry

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This trade war is a nutty move that's cracking the backbone of the auto industry, not to mention risking a Canadian backlash that could leave Michigan's economy in a shell game.
💡 Why it matters
The tariffs could dismantle the integrated auto supply chain, costing thousands of jobs in the Detroit-Windsor corridor and possibly swinging key Michigan congressional races.

The Trump administration escalated its trade war with Canada, imposing new tariffs that threaten the $1bn daily trade between Detroit and Windsor. The move is widely criticized as 'insanity' and could impact the upcoming midterm elections in Michigan.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
The Guardian
Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
29d ago
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ctvnews.ca
Lukaszuk says trade war not the time for Alberta to ‘roll over, play nice,’ Smith should band with fellow premiers
29d ago
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