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Whitmer told Trump in private that Michigan auto jobs depend on a tariff change of course

MICHIGAN, AUG 9 – Whitmer and Trump discussed tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and Michigan economic projects during a meeting reflecting a shift toward cooperation despite previous tensions, with $50 million in federal aid secured.

  • On Tuesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met privately with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and the Genesee County megasite.
  • While other Democratic governors earned Trump’s ire this year, his tone toward Whitmer has notably softened, calling her ‘very effective’ and ‘doing a very good job’.
  • Hall highlighted federal awards for Michigan, including a fighter mission at Selfridge, $50 million for storm recovery, and a $1.2 billion carp barrier project, praised by Dingell.
  • Some Democrats have criticized Whitmer’s meetings with Trump, while others have welcomed the cooperation, raising questions about political consequences for her future.
  • Data show Michigan has lost 7,500 manufacturing jobs under Trump, and AP VoteCast found two-thirds of voters describe economic conditions as poor.
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Democratic Gretchen Whitmer, in a confidential meeting in the Oval Studio, armed with slides, showed the president the impact on industry that in Michigan employs 600 thousand workers

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Whitmer warned Trump of tariff impact on Michigan auto jobs

The Democrat came with a slide deck to make her points in a visual presentation.

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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