Trump says Canada tariff deal coming 'soon' at Michigan border rally

President Donald Trump declared at a Michigan political rally that a trade dispute with Canada would be resolved soon, though he did not specify when. Speaking at an event in Port Huron to support Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, Trump and other speakers reiterated their stance that higher tariffs on Canadian goods are necessary due to perceived unfair trade practices.

Trump stated, "I had to do it. We'll have that settled pretty soon. They're willing to give us anything at this moment." The Canadian Prime Minister's office did not immediately comment on the matter. Trump won the Michigan border region, including Port Huron, in the 2024 presidential election with over 66% of the vote. However, the local economy, particularly the US auto industry based in Detroit, has been affected by the ongoing US-Canada tariff standoff.

Republican Congressman Mike Rogers, who is running in a close race against Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to distance himself from Trump's tariff policy on the auto sector. While Rogers acknowledged that some tariffs have secured manufacturing investments for Michigan by Chevrolet and Detroit Diesel, he expressed concern about the automobile portion of the tariffs.