Tariffs and the Forgotten Middle Ground Republican gubernatorial candidate John James recently asserted on Face the Nation that tariffs cannot be placed "on the backs of Michiganders.
" At first glance, this statement appears to be a straightforward expression of support for Michigan's economy. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a complex web of issues that require more than just rhetoric.
James' comments have been interpreted as a promise to protect Michigan's auto industry from impending tariffs. Yet, this stance is not particularly new or groundbreaking.