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Vance Promotes Trump Economic Agenda, Criticizes Democrats During Michigan Visit

Vance praised tax policies and tariffs for adding over 2,000 manufacturing jobs in Michigan since Trump took office, emphasizing economic growth and political contrasts with Democrats.

  • On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance promoted President Donald Trump's economic agenda at Engineering Design Services Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan, framing the state as central to an "American renaissance" in manufacturing.
  • Amid rising fuel prices spurred by the war against Iran, Vance acknowledged a "rough road" ahead for weeks but contended voters should "double down" on Trump's policies despite economic headwinds.
  • The vice president touted a 14% increase in average take-home pay and a 2.4% bump in 2025 auto sales, though federal Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Michigan manufacturing jobs remained flat at roughly 597,000 positions.
  • Addressing the recent attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Vance called injured security guard Danny Phillips a "hero," while Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel denounced the administration's "disastrous agenda."
  • Political observers note rising costs pose a core challenge for the GOP as voters prepare to select a new governor and U.S. senator in Michigan this November, less than eight months away.
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JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms

In his fourth trip to Michigan since becoming vice president, Vance addressed the media at a supplier in Auburn Hills.

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Fox17 broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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