Gretchen Whitmer: “Tariffs have their place, but they will not magically…”

“Every industry that relies on a skilled hands on workforce is facing shortages. This will only get worse without serious shift in national policy. We need a change now. Tariffs have their place, but they will not magically restore American manufacturing. In fact, without a clear strategy, they hurt us more than our adversaries. We need a strategic national trade policy that encourages competition, fosters innovation, creates jobs and lowers costs in all businesses, including the auto industry needs stability with predictable policies and regulations.” (06:52–06:59)

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