At a rally in Ohio on Saturday night, former President Donald Trump made a bold prediction. He warned of a severe downturn for the U.S. auto industry if he doesn’t win the next election and China is allowed to flood the market with their vehicles.
The event was organized by the Buckeye Values PAC. Trump raised concerns about a potential trade war with China. He focused on the auto sector, especially electric vehicles.
Trump directly addressed Chinese President Xi Jinping during his speech. He highlighted his tough stance on trade. Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on cars made in Mexico and sold in the U.S. if he were to be elected. He emphasized the dire consequences for the U.S. if he isn’t elected, predicting a significant impact on the country, particularly the auto industry.
Critics quickly seized on Trump’s remarks, suggesting he was exaggerating the threat. However, Trump’s campaign clarified that his comments were about the effects of outsourcing on the U.S. auto industry and his plans to impose tariffs on foreign cars.
Trump’s campaign accused Joe Biden and his team of misleadingly editing his words. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Biden’s campaign responded by highlighting Trump’s electoral defeat and accusing him of promoting political violence.
Photos from the rally in Ohio show Trump arriving and the enthusiastic crowd welcoming him.
Despite criticism, Trump found support among his followers. They defended his stance on the auto industry and criticized the media’s portrayal of his comments.
Senior Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller took to social media to support Trump’s claims. He argued that Biden’s policies on electric vehicles would harm the American auto industry and result in job losses.
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