Michigan lawmaker criticizes Trump's tariffs on local economy

Scott Jennings, a conservative commentator, faced criticism from Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens during a CNN panel. Jennings downplayed the effects of Donald Trump's tariffs on local economies, suggesting they aim for long-term economic change. Stevens countered by highlighting Trump's plan to cancel the CHIPS and Science Act, which funds semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. She argued that the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would negatively impact Michigan's economy. Stevens emphasized the financial implications, stating that building a new smelter in the U.S. would cost $6 billion. She questioned how this funding would be available if the CHIPS Act is canceled.