How Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are becoming liabilities in Michigan’s Senate race
Republicans are largely leaving Trump out of general election ads, with some battleground candidates breaking from him on tariffs and Iran.
CNBC reports: Republicans are largely leaving Trump out of general election ads, with some battleground candidates breaking from him on tariffs and Iran.
This business story centres on Iran. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump and Michigan’s Senate.
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