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CNA
30-04-2025
- Business
- CNA
Trump touts 100-day achievements in Michigan amid concerns about economy
WARREN, Michigan: US President Donald Trump arrived in Michigan on Tuesday (Apr 29) to kick off a pair of events commemorating his first 100 days in office, aiming to reassure Americans about the country's direction as many have balked at his handling of the economy. Speaking briefly at a National Guard base, Trump touted his administration's investments in defense and praised the foreign policy record of his first administration, from 2017 to 2021. He said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was doing a "great job", without mentioning recent disclosures that he discussed highly sensitive military information with several personal acquaintances. And, in a relatively rare moment of bipartisanship, the president lavished praise on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. He said she had played a key role in "saving" the Selfridge Air National Guard Base northeast of Detroit, where local media reported concerns about the base's future last year. "I'll be supporting a record-setting US$1 trillion investment in our national defense," said Trump, speaking before dozens of troops, as well as Whitmer and Hegseth. During the speech, he said the base in Selfridge would be receiving 21 Boeing F-15X jets. Whitmer said in a statement the move secured the base's mission and was a "huge, bipartisan win for Michigan" that will protect jobs. On Air Force One earlier on Tuesday, Trump signed an order to soften the blow of his auto tariffs with a mix of credits and relief from other levies. Meanwhile, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC he had reached one deal with a foreign power, which he declined to name, that should permanently ease the "reciprocal" tariffs Trump plans to impose.. Trump later spoke at an evening rally in Warren, near Detroit. That event, his biggest since assuming office on Jan 20, was an opportunity for him to tout what his administration sees as his core achievements in the opening months of his second non-consecutive term. The event will likely also be an opportunity for the president to reassure voters in the politically competitive automakin A three-day Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Sunday showed that 42 per cent of respondents approved of Trump's performance so far, while 53 per cent disapproved. That is down from 47 per cent approval in the Reuters/Ipsos poll in January. The share of respondents who approved of Trump's economic stewardship was only 36 per cent in the latest survey, the lowest level in his current term or in his 2017-2021 presidency. Fears of a recession have surged in recent weeks as Trump has launched a global trade war, hiking tariffs so high that economists warn that trade with some countries - notably China - could grind nearly to a halt. The moves have shaken investors and companies.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump touts 100-day achievements in Michigan amid concerns about economy
By Jeff Mason and Gram Slattery WARREN, Michigan (Reuters) -President Donald Trump arrived in Michigan on Tuesday to kick off a pair of events commemorating his first 100 days in office, aiming to reassure Americans about the country's direction as many have balked at his handling of the economy. Speaking briefly at a National Guard base, Trump touted his administration's investments in defense and praised the foreign policy record of his first administration, from 2017 to 2021. He said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was doing a "great job," without mentioning recent disclosures that he discussed highly sensitive military information with several personal acquaintances. And, in a relatively rare moment of bipartisanship, the president lavished praise on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. He said she had played a key role in "saving" the Selfridge Air National Guard Base northeast of Detroit, where local media reported concerns about the base's future last year. "I'll be supporting a record-setting $1 trillion investment in our national defense," said Trump, speaking before dozens of troops, as well as Whitmer and Hegseth. During the speech, he said the base in Selfridge would be receiving 21 Boeing F-15X jets. Whitmer said in a statement the move secured the base's mission and was a "huge, bipartisan win for Michigan" that will protect jobs. On Air Force One earlier on Tuesday, Trump signed an order to soften the blow of his auto tariffs with a mix of credits and relief from other levies. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC he had reached one deal with a foreign power, which he declined to name, that should permanently ease the "reciprocal" tariffs Trump plans to impose. Trump later spoke at an evening rally in Warren, near Detroit. That event, his biggest since assuming office on January 20, was an opportunity for him to tout what his administration sees as his core achievements in the opening months of his second non-consecutive term. The event will likely also be an opportunity for the president to reassure voters in the politically competitive automaking state that he is a good economic steward. A three-day Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Sunday showed that 42% of respondents approved of Trump's performance so far, while 53% disapproved. That is down from 47% approval in the Reuters/Ipsos poll in January. The share of respondents who approved of Trump's economic stewardship was only 36% in the latest survey, the lowest level in his current term or in his 2017-2021 presidency. Fears of a recession have surged in recent weeks as Trump has launched a global trade war, hiking tariffs so high that economists warn that trade with some countries - notably China - could grind nearly to a halt. The moves have shaken investors and companies.
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Trump touts 100-day achievements in Michigan amid concerns about economy
People queue outside the venue where U.S. President Donald Trump is holding rally to mark his 100th day in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, U.S., April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook People queue outside the venue where U.S. President Donald Trump is holding rally to mark his 100th day in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, U.S., April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook A supporter holds a sign as she attends a rally to mark U.S. President Donald Trump's 100 days in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, U.S., April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cap with the words \"Gulf of America\" embroidered as he speaks to the media before boarding Marine One to depart for Michigan to attend a rally to celebrate his first 100 days in office, from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to mark his 100th day in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, U.S., April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein WARREN, Michigan - President Donald Trump arrived in Michigan on Tuesday to kick off a pair of events commemorating his first 100 days in office, aiming to reassure Americans about the country's direction as many have balked at his handling of the economy. Speaking briefly at a National Guard base, Trump touted his administration's investments in defense and praised the foreign policy record of his first administration, from 2017 to 2021. He said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was doing a "great job," without mentioning recent disclosures that he discussed highly sensitive military information with several personal acquaintances. And, in a relatively rare moment of bipartisanship, the president lavished praise on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. He said she had played a key role in "saving" the Selfridge Air National Guard Base northeast of Detroit, where local media reported concerns about the base's future last year. "I'll be supporting a record-setting $1 trillion investment in our national defense," said Trump, speaking before dozens of troops, as well as Whitmer and Hegseth. During the speech, he said the base in Selfridge would be receiving 21 Boeing F-15X jets. Whitmer said in a statement the move secured the base's mission and was a "huge, bipartisan win for Michigan" that will protect jobs. On Air Force One earlier on Tuesday, Trump signed an order to soften the blow of his auto tariffs with a mix of credits and relief from other levies. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC he had reached one deal with a foreign power, which he declined to name, that should permanently ease the "reciprocal" tariffs Trump plans to impose. Trump later spoke at an evening rally in Warren, near Detroit. That event, his biggest since assuming office on January 20, was an opportunity for him to tout what his administration sees as his core achievements in the opening months of his second non-consecutive term. The event will likely also be an opportunity for the president to reassure voters in the politically competitive automaking state that he is a good economic steward. A three-day Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Sunday showed that 42% of respondents approved of Trump's performance so far, while 53% disapproved. That is down from 47% approval in the Reuters/Ipsos poll in January. The share of respondents who approved of Trump's economic stewardship was only 36% in the latest survey, the lowest level in his current term or in his 2017-2021 presidency. Fears of a recession have surged in recent weeks as Trump has launched a global trade war, hiking tariffs so high that economists warn that trade with some countries - notably China - could grind nearly to a halt. The moves have shaken investors and companies. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
29-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Trump touts 100-day achievements in Michigan amid concerns about economy
WARREN, Michigan, April 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump arrived in Michigan on Tuesday to kick off a pair of events commemorating his first 100 days in office, aiming to reassure Americans about the country's direction as many have balked at his handling of the economy. Speaking briefly at a National Guard base, Trump touted his administration's investments in defense and praised the foreign policy record of his first administration, from 2017 to 2021. He said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was doing a "great job," without mentioning recent disclosures that he discussed highly sensitive military information with several personal acquaintances. And, in a relatively rare moment of bipartisanship, the president lavished praise on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. He said she had played a key role in "saving" the Selfridge Air National Guard Base northeast of Detroit, where local media reported concerns about the base's future last year. "I'll be supporting a record-setting $1 trillion investment in our national defense," said Trump, speaking before dozens of troops, as well as Whitmer and Hegseth. During the speech, he said the base in Selfridge would be receiving 21 Boeing F-15X jets. Whitmer said in a statement the move secured the base's mission and was a "huge, bipartisan win for Michigan" that will protect jobs. On Air Force One earlier on Tuesday, Trump signed an order to soften the blow of his auto tariffs with a mix of credits and relief from other levies. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC he had reached one deal with a foreign power, which he declined to name, that should permanently ease the "reciprocal" tariffs Trump plans to impose. Trump later spoke at an evening rally in Warren, near Detroit. That event, his biggest since assuming office on January 20, was an opportunity for him to tout what his administration sees as his core achievements in the opening months of his second non-consecutive term. The event will likely also be an opportunity for the president to reassure voters in the politically competitive automaking state that he is a good economic steward. A three-day Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Sunday showed that 42% of respondents approved of Trump's performance so far, while 53% disapproved. That is down from 47% approval in the Reuters/Ipsos poll in January. The share of respondents who approved of Trump's economic stewardship was only 36% in the latest survey, the lowest level in his current term or in his 2017-2021 presidency. Fears of a recession have surged in recent weeks as Trump has launched a global trade war, hiking tariffs so high that economists warn that trade with some countries - notably China - could grind nearly to a halt. The moves have shaken investors and companies.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Trump touts 100-day achievements in Michigan amid concerns about economy
WARREN, Michigan: President Donald Trump arrived in Michigan on Tuesday to kick off a pair of events commemorating his first 100 days in office, aiming to reassure Americans about the country's direction as many have baulked at his handling of the economy. Speaking briefly at a National Guard base, Trump touted his administration's investments in defence and praised the foreign policy record of his first administration, from 2017 to 2021. He said Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was doing a "great job," without mentioning recent disclosures that he discussed highly sensitive military information with several personal acquaintances. And, in a relatively rare moment of bipartisanship, the president lavished praise on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. He said she had played a key role in "saving" the Selfridge Air National Guard Base northeast of Detroit, where local media reported concerns about the base's future last year. "I'll be supporting a record-setting US$1 trillion investment in our national defence," said Trump, speaking before dozens of troops, as well as Whitmer and Hegseth. During the speech, he said the base in Selfridge would be receiving 21 Boeing F-15X jets. Whitmer said in a statement the move secured the base's mission and was a "huge, bipartisan win for Michigan" that will protect jobs. On Air Force One earlier on Tuesday, Trump signed an order to soften the blow of his auto tariffs with a mix of credits and relief from other levies. Meanwhile, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC he had reached one deal with a foreign power, which he declined to name, that should permanently ease the "reciprocal" tariffs Trump plans to impose. Trump later spoke at an evening rally in Warren, near Detroit. That event, his biggest since assuming office on 20 January, was an opportunity for him to tout what his administration sees as his core achievements in the opening months of his second non-consecutive term. The event will likely also be an opportunity for the president to reassure voters in the politically competitive automaking state that he is a good economic steward. A three-day Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Sunday showed that 42 per cent of respondents approved of Trump's performance so far, while 53 per cent disapproved. That is down from 47 per cent approval in the Reuters/Ipsos poll in January. The share of respondents who approved of Trump's economic stewardship was only 36 per cent in the latest survey, the lowest level in his current term or in his 2017–2021 presidency. Fears of a recession have surged in recent weeks as Trump has launched a global trade war, hiking tariffs so high that economists warn that trade with some countries – notably China – could grind nearly to a halt. The moves have shaken investors and companies.
