Trump Heads to Michigan With Less than 100 Days for Republicans to Answer for Their Affordability Crisis 

Trump and Republicans’ policies have raised costs for the average Michigan family by at least $2,000 — the kicker? Mike Rogers and Reps. Huizenga and Barrett supported him every step of the way.  

Washington, DC – President Trump is heading to the Great Lakes State today as Michiganders struggle to stay afloat thanks to his self-created affordability crisis. Take a look at the numbers: A recent report by Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund highlights just how badly Trump and his congressional Republican allies have hurt wallets. The report found that Trump’s policies have raised costs for the average Michigan household by more than $2,000 through the first half of 2026 — climbing to $3,530 for families who buy coverage on the ACA marketplace — driven by higher gas prices, higher utility bills, and Trump’s tariffs. 

The harm doesn’t stop there — AAA data shows the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Michigan sits well above $4, a massive increase compared to before Trump decided to launch his war of choice with Iran.

So let’s take a look at just a few of the devastating highlights of Trump’s failed leadership in Michigan:

• Trump’s war of choice in Iran and efforts to block clean energy raised gasoline costs in Michigan by $289 through the first half of 2026. By the end of 2026, those additional fuel costs could grow to $725 if costs continue to rise at the same rate.  

• Since Trump attacked Iran, the price of fertilizer has skyrocketed 45%, hurting farmers right as planting season was about to begin. Diesel prices in Michigan spiked by 31%, further hurting farmers.
• Since Trump took office, Michigan’s residential gas prices have increased by nearly 35%, and electricity prices have increased by 19%.
• Trump’s war of choice in Iran and efforts to block clean energy raised utility costs in Michigan by $155 through the first half of 2026. By the end of 2026, those additional costs could grow to $200 if costs continue to rise at the same rate.
• By 2035, Trump’s clean energy cuts are expected to raise Michiganders’ annual energy bills by $320, gasoline bills by $102, and wholesale electricity prices by 34%.
• Trump’s attacks on clean energy led to 25 clean energy projects in Michigan being canceled or delayed, resulting in 8,056 lost jobs and nearly $1.2 billion in lost investment.
• A report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) finds that nearly 4.2 million, or 82 percent, of Michigan electric customers will pay more for their electricity this year due to the Trump administration’s tariffs and grid fortification grant cancellations.
• Trump’s tariffs increased costs for Michiganders, and they were expected to raise the price of a car by $3,000 and to cost GM, Ford, and Stellantis up to $7.3 billion. 
• Trump’s tariffs were expected to increase home insurance costs in Michigan by nearly $100. The National Association of Home Builders estimates a cost increase of $10,900 per home due to tariffs on construction materials, and tariffs were also expected to slow down disaster recovery efforts and make them more expensive.