Rep. Lisa McClain defended President Trump’s tariff strategy, saying it aims to rebalance trade with Canada despite costs estimated at $23 billion for Michigan since January 2025. She cited Canada’s reported 250% tariffs on certain U.S. farm products, 20 new trade deals under Trump and a $60 billion U.S. trade deficit with Canada. McClain also promoted the Republican midterm convention in Dallas as a way to unite the party’s base and present its record on border security, tax cuts and farm policy. On Ohio Republican Max Miller, who has been accused of domestic abuse by two former partners, McClain said she supports candidates with an R after their names and wants the process to play out.