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Governor Gretchen Whitmer Breaks Down How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact the Auto Industry

Published January 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:04

What we're seeing happen in Europe could very well be our future if we're not really smart about tariffs and getting it right, leveling the playing field with China. The Chinese government underwrites all the Chinese EVs that are flooded in Europe right now. They can sell at a loss and it's devastating China to all the European auto jobs. We cannot let that happen here. (04:04–04:10)

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Asserts that the Chinese government financially supports Chinese electric vehicles in Europe.

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