For swing voters in Michigan, Trump's Canada tariffs feel personal

NPR | By Mara Liasson

Published September 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT

Swing voters in Michigan are sour on the economy — and President Trump's handling of it. That's one takeaway from a pair of focus groups this week.

Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR.

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