Quinn Kleinfelter

Trump said during his address to the Detroit Economic Club that he's making good on pledges to protect U.S.

autoworkers by placing tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and auto parts.

He says his policies have helped lower gasoline prices and create a roaring stock market.

And Trump also claims he's been a special friend to the auto industry by easing emission standards and erasing tax credits for electric vehicles.

But tariffs have also forced Detroit automakers to make a sea change from focusing on electric vehicle fleets, costing them billions of dollars.

For NPR News, I'm Quinn Kleinfelter in Detroit.

Trump said during his address to the Detroit Economic Club that he's making good on pledges to protect U.S.

autoworkers by placing tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and auto parts.

He says his policies have helped lower gasoline prices and create a roaring stock market.

And Trump also claims he's been a special friend to the auto industry by easing emission standards and erasing tax credits for electric vehicles.

But tariffs have also forced Detroit automakers to make a sea change from focusing on electric vehicle fleets, costing them billions of dollars.

For NPR News, I'm Quinn Kleinfelter in Detroit.

Trump is set to speak at an invitation-only meeting of the Detroit Economic Club and is expected to tour a Ford Motor Company factory.

Trump has frequently appeared in the swing state of Michigan, arguing his use of tariffs would aid Detroit's signature auto industry and help return manufacturing back to the U.S.

Tariffs have increased costs for automakers, even with carve-outs for the industry.

Trump also eased Biden-era emission standards and erased tax credits designed to promote electric vehicles.

His handling of the economy is seen as a key issue in the state's congressional and gubernatorial races this year.

For NPR News, I'm Quinn Kleinfelter in Detroit.

FBI Director Kash Patel applauded the bureau for stopping the alleged Halloween assault in the Detroit area before it could begin.

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