Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers calls for an end to the U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, releasing a new ad that distances him from President Donald Trump’s trade agenda. The comments come as Rogers campaigns in one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races ahead of next month’s election.
Rogers says “Canada is not our enemy” and argues the tariff fight should end “now,” framing the dispute as harmful to Michigan. Multiple outlets describe the ad as creating new daylight from Trump, including reports that it avoids mentioning him by name while signaling disagreement with his approach.
The coverage also notes the political context: Rogers is running against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, and outlets characterize the tariff battle as a campaign issue where Rogers may be seeking support from voters who prefer less confrontation. Overall, the sources agree Rogers is breaking with Trump on trade policy, using the Canada tariff fight as a focal point in his messaging.
