In a highly anticipated visit to Michigan, former President Donald Trump made history by becoming the first sitting US leader to set foot at General Motors' (GM) Milford Proving Ground, a hub for the automaker's cutting-edge testing and development. Trump seized the opportunity to boast about the recent investments made by GM in the state, claiming that these moves are a direct result of his administration's tariff policies. However, his visit also took a contentious turn as he publicly criticized Shawn Fain, the newly elected leader of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which has been at the forefront of labor negotiations with the Big Three automakers. Fain's response to Trump's jab is likely to be closely watched, given the union's increasing influence in shaping the future of the US auto industry.
Donald Trump, the first sitting president to visit GM's Milford Proving Ground near Detroit, touted recent automaker investments as evidence that tariffs work and criticized UAW chief Shawn Fain for ...
