Rogers also alleged that his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, wants to raise taxes by $3,000. El-Sayed has not made such a proposal, but Republicans have suggested that a tax increase would be needed to pay for his plans, like “Medicare for All.” <\/p>\n
El-Sayed shot back on X<\/a>, saying: “Must have had one too many of those LaBatts, Mike. You cheerled this tariff war from the beginning and you\u2019re flip-flopping now because your poll numbers are in free fall. Donald is the reason we\u2019re in a trade war. And he\u2019s the reason you\u2019re running. Not a serious person.”<\/p>\n Mike Rogers.\u00a0Sarah Rice \/ Bloomberg via Getty<\/p>\n The race between the two contenders is considered a toss-up. <\/p>\n Rogers’ criticism of the president’s trade policy toward Canada comes after the president instituted new duties that took effect last month<\/a> of between 15% and 50% on $20 billion worth of U.S. products exported to Canada. Michigan, of course, borders Canada. Rogers said in August <\/a>that “tariffs are necessary,” but also “not a one-size-fits-all solution.” <\/p>\n Asked about the ad in the Oval Office this afternoon, Trump said, “Well, I viewed it as though he wanted Canada to make a deal. … Look, Canada has been ripping off our country for many, many years, tremendously ripping off. … We don\u2019t need Canada for anything.”<\/p>\n![\"Former](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/260922-Mike-Rogers-vsb-1655-84b955.jpg\")
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