Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer cautions against potential 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as proposed by President-elect Trump. She warns that such tariffs could harm the U.S. auto industry by increasing costs,

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