A Michigan Democrat wants to put Canada on the ballot during the midterms. Are voters listening?
Residents of Michigan express conflicting views on the impact of U.S. trade tariffs on Canada, the state's largest export market. While some support the president's economic strategy, others argue that the trade war is increasing costs for local households and threatening auto industry jobs.
Why it matters
This highlights the localized economic impact of national trade policies and their potential influence on voter sentiment during midterm elections.
Here, strikes and spares are serious. So are splits. And not just when two pins are left standing.
"President [Donald] Trump's trying to keep American people working instead of sending it overseas," said Scott Holmes, moments before his turn to bowl.
"My son just lost his job a few months ago because they sent it over to Africa."
His teammate Dick Hunt sees the U.S. president's tariffs another way.
"The people, we end up paying for it," he said.
How the Canada-U.S. trade war is playing out in Michigan
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