As Michiganders Face Rising Prices During Holiday Season, Reminder That Mike Bouchard Jr. and Robert Lulgjuraj Fully Back Cost-Raising Tariffs

Both Mike Bouchard Jr. and Robert Lulgjuraj have made it clear where they stand: with their DC party bosses, in support of these tariffs that are causing “unexpected charges on merchandise and festive favorites.” Michiganders are seeing this impact: voters “fear that tariffs are to blame for higher costs.”

Both Bouchard Jr. and Lulgjuraj have enthusiastically backed tariffs. 

• Bouchard Jr. “agreed with Trump’s logic” on tariffs.
• Lulgjuraj: “I am a full proponent of tariffs.”
• Lulgjuraj also said he had “no problem” with Trump’s tariffs and that “tariffs are working.”

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 reckless tariffs supported by Mike Bouchard Jr. and Robert Lulgjuraj. Bouchard Jr. and Lulgjuraj are locked in a messy primary fight to secure their party bosses’ support and it’s clear they won’t put Michiganders first.” 

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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