As Holiday Season Approaches, Michiganders Have Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga To Thank for Higher Prices

Michiganders risk facing “unexpected charges on merchandise and festive favorites.” A local business owner noted “prices of nearly everything on his shelves is creeping up” and “[point] to tariffs as the main culprit.” And Michiganders see this: polling has found that voters “fear that tariffs are to blame for higher costs” and expect a recession.

REMINDER: Barrett “defended Trump’s tariffs” and said he is “not ready to give up.” Huizenga said Trump’s chaotic tariffs are “for the positive” – even as Huizenga admitted Michiganders would face higher prices thanks to tariffs he backs.

DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
“Whether it’s sticker shock while holiday gift shopping for their kids or buying groceries for their holiday dinners, Michiganders are feeling the squeeze of higher prices thanks to Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga’s reckless tariffs. Michigan families know Barrett and Huizenga are to blame for rising costs and will hold them accountable next year.”

Refresh your memory: 

• Detroit News: Tariffs threaten surprise fees for holiday shoppers
• WLNS: Tariffs affecting holiday gift prices
• WWMT: Independent game store sees tariffs increase prices during the holidays
• Bridge Michigan: Poll: Tariffs, grocery costs have Michigan residents sweating economy
• Detroit News: Bah humbug: Tariffs muffle holiday cheer, raise prices, squeeze margins
• Michigan Independent: Tariffs, tight imports may shape Michigan’s holiday shopping season
• Detroit Free Press: Michigan voters think Trump’s tariffs are increasing costs, poll finds

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