Trump takes economic message to Michigan amid dwindling popularity

When factories were roaring, Michigan – home to three large automakers – was at the centre of manufacturing in the United States.So when globalisation took over and many US factories shut down as outsourcing led to the loss of millions of manufacturing jobs in the 1980s and 1990s, the Midwestern state became the symbol of what happens to communities during deindustrialisation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?list 2 of 3Israel’s approval of limited Gaza force a calculated manoeuvre, experts saylist 3 of 3Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?end of listPresident Donald Trump spoke in Michigan at a General Motors (GM) plant on Monday to highlight perceived achievements and promote his economic policies – a move that underscores the political and economic weight of the state.“We are doing unbelievably well as a country,” Trump said as supporters held signs reading “American Jobs”.“We’re building more auto factories and more plants than at any time in the history of our country.”Trump won Michigan in 2016 and lost it when he lost the presidency four years later, only to reclaim the state and the White House in the 2024 ...