The U.S. economy is feeling the effects of the tariffs imposed by President Trump, generating concerns among the working class and Wall Street. Stock prices and the dollar have decreased, leading to consequences in the lives of people like Benson, who has worked in the automotive industry for 40 years and sees the current disadvantages with concern.
Benson expressed his support for Trump at a rally in Michigan, where the president defended his tariff policies under the slogan of being the president of the workers. Despite the initial negative effects on the economy, Benson believes that tariffs could help revitalize the manufacturing sector in the United States, which has suffered from the loss of factories in recent decades.
The imposition of tariffs has impacted the automotive industry, causing temporary layoffs, staff cuts, and a decrease in investment in the sector. Despite this, some workers, like Benson, support Trump's trade policies and believe they are necessary to protect jobs in the United States and rebuild the middle class.
Although the trade war has generated criticism and warnings from large corporations, some workers in the automotive sector and supporters of the president in the UAW union continue to back the measures taken. Despite the economic contraction experienced in the first quarter of 2025, the debate over tariffs and their impact on the U.S. economy remains open.
