Made in Michigan Again: President Trump’s Trade Agenda Is Supercharging American Auto Manufacturing
President Donald J. Trump returns to Michigan today to visit the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford and celebrate the roaring comeback of American auto manufacturing under his leadership. Since taking office, President Trump has ignited an automotive renaissance — onshoring production, restoring factory jobs, and making vehicles in Michigan again.
Michigan is locking in tens of billions in new capital and thousands of high-paying jobs as companies respond to President Trump’s America First policies:
The results are already clear on the showroom floor. 2025 marked the strongest year for new vehicle sales since 2019. Ford posted its best annual U.S. sales in six years. General Motors delivered soaring overall volume and its strongest SUV performance in decades. Jeep sales rose for the first time since 2018.
The boom stems directly from President Trump decisive tariffs that reward American workers and production:
Michigan is winning massive investments in advanced manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and technology: