Trump visited a Michigan Ford plant on Jan. 13, 2026, to promote tariffs, jobs, and domestic auto production amid political challenges.

Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan, on January 13, 2026, to promote his administration’s manufacturing and economic policies, emphasizing tariffs on foreign auto parts, job creation, and domestic production. The event, part of a broader effort to address inflation and economic concerns, highlighted his focus on revitalizing American industry amid Republican losses in off-year elections. Trump also reiterated plans to halt federal funding for sanctuary cities and criticized past policies on electric vehicles, which led Ford to abandon its electric F-150. The visit drew criticism from Democrats, who argue his policies harm working families and undermine economic fairness.