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How Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are becoming liabilities in Michigan’s Senate race
Trump's tariffs and Iran war emerge as liabilities in Michigan's Senate race.
Context
What happened: Republicans are largely leaving Trump out of general election ads, and some battleground candidates are breaking from him on tariffs and Iran.
Why it matters: The move signals that Trump's tariffs and the Iran war are becoming liabilities in Michigan's Senate race, prompting candidates to distance themselves from him.
Key numbers: Omit.
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What changed
Republicans are largely leaving Trump out of general election ads, and some battleground candidates are breaking from him on tariffs and Iran.
Why it matters
The move signals that Trump's tariffs and the Iran war are becoming liabilities in Michigan's Senate race, prompting candidates to distance themselves from him.
Key numbers: Omit.
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Oct 14, 2026 03:45 PM ET