Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers calls for end of Canada tariff war

Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate in Michigan, released a new campaign ad distancing himself from President Trump's tariffs on Canada. The ad emphasizes that "Canada is not our enemy" and calls for an end to the tariff war. This move reflects Republicans' concern about the electoral impact of Trump’s second-term policies ahead of the midterm elections. Rogers narrowly trails his Democratic opponent, Abdul el-Sayed, in recent polls. Previously, Rogers had supported tariffs as "necessary," but not a one-size-fits-all solution when the 50% duty was imposed on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. The ad highlights the unpopularity of tariffs among Michigan voters, who oppose them by a two-to-one margin due to their negative economic impacts, particularly on industries like auto manufacturing that face extra costs exceeding $4 billion.