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Michigan Senate race sees reduced focus on China amid Trump's softer tone

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In Michigan's Senate race, the political discourse surrounding China has shifted, influenced by Donald Trump's more moderate stance towards Beijing. This change allows candidates to de-emphasize China as a campaign issue and focus on other domestic concerns. Despite this shift, Chinese competition continues to impact Michigan's automotive industry, particularly concerning electric vehicle technology and battery production. AI

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Michigan Senate race sees reduced focus on China amid Trump's softer tone

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    In Michigan Senate race, Trump’s softer China tone gives candidates room to look elsewhere

    Two years ago, Mike Rogers stood before the Republican National Convention and warned that it was “impossible to build an EV without getting into bed with the Communist Party of China”. The former US House Intelligence Committee chairman made opposition to Chinese investment a pr…

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