White House puts Whitmer on notice about who is 'actually delivering' on US manufacturing jobs
The White House credited President Donald Trump's policies for a $43.4 million steel plant expansion in Michigan, downplaying Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's role despite her praise for the project. The administration emphasized Trump's use of tariffs and deregulation as key drivers of manufacturing growth, while Whitmer highlighted state incentives and Michigan's business climate. Both sides claimed credit for the investment, which will create 40 jobs and mark Adrian Steel's largest expansion since 1953.
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Manufacturing White House puts Whitmer on notice about who is 'actually delivering' on US manufacturing jobs Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer is doing a victory lap after a steel company says it is expanding operations in her state By Leo Briceno Fox News Published April 30, 2026 8:00am EDT | Updated April 30, 2026 8:03am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ford CEO Jim Farley: There is a reason the F-150 is a best seller Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses the impact of tariffs on the auto industry and the rise in prices of vehicles on 'Fox & Friends.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! News that a local steel manufacturing company would soon pour $43.4 million into expanding its Michigan-based operations prompted praise from the…
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