John James Warns on Trade War with Canada | US News

John James is sounding the alarm as a looming trade war with Canada threatens Michigan’s auto industry and jobs, urging negotiators to act before tariffs escalate—Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting September 8th, while Trump threatens a 50% tariff on Canadian goods set for January 1, 2027, the day Michigan’s next governor takes office. James insists tariffs aren’t the goal: protecting workers and rebuilding a fair, mutually beneficial trade relationship is key, especially as Michigan has lost over 300,000 manufacturing jobs since the 90s. Beyond trade, he advocates for smart foreign policy rooted in diplomacy—not more troops—and supports local control over data centers, calling for a pause until community protections are in place. He also pushes to repeal certain renewable energy mandates, arguing Michigan needs a comprehensive economic plan to catch up on infrastructure, education, and overall performance—without sacrificing its communities or workers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb48dccb7aba739e