In Michigan Senate race, Trump’s softer China tone gives candidates room to look elsewhere

What happened: Mike Rogers is running for the Michigan Senate seat again after narrowly losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024, when opposition to Chinese investment was a prominent theme of his bid. Trump's softer approach towards Beijing has given candidates more room to look elsewhere. Why it matters: The shift in Trump's China tone changes the space candidates have to campaign on China-related issues in the Michigan Senate race. Key numbers: Rogers lost the 2024 Michigan Senate race to Elissa Slotkin; the article describes the margin as narrow.

Mike Rogers is running for the Michigan Senate seat again after narrowly losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024, when opposition to Chinese investment was a prominent theme of his bid. Trump's softer approach towards Beijing has given candidates more room to look elsewhere.

The shift in Trump's China tone changes the space candidates have to campaign on China-related issues in the Michigan Senate race. Key numbers: Rogers lost the 2024 Michigan Senate race to Elissa Slotkin; the article describes the margin as narrow.