Vance Visits the Great Lakes State as the Economy Continues to be Not Great for Michiganders

Trump and Vance’s policies have raised costs for the average Michigan family by more than $2,000  — and Mike Rogers and Reps. James, Huizenga and Barrett have happily supported them. 

Washington, DC – Vance is on the ground today in Michigan to try to convince Michiganders, despite the evidence, that he and Trump’s disastrous economy are somehow working for consumers. Prices are up, Michiganders are feeling the full brunt of the ridiculous trade war with Canada, the war in Iran continues to inflate gas, and diesel prices, the administration is encouraging massive buildout of AI data centers, and utilities are asking for billions in rate hikes despite making significant profit. In fact, a recent report by Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund 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. 

REMINDER: The damage doesn’t stop there — the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Michigan sits at $4.15, a massive increase of roughly 39% compared to before Trump launched his war of choice with Iran. But instead of solutions, Vance and Trump are focused on distractions like trying to rename Lake Ontario.

So let’s take a look at just a few of the devastating highlights of Trump and Vance’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.  

• After Trump attacked Iran, the price of fertilizer skyrocketed 45%, hurting farmers right as planting season was about to begin. Diesel prices in Michigan spiked by 45%, further hurting farmers.
• Since Trump took office, Michigan’s residential gas prices have increased by 51%, and electricity prices have increased by 24%.
• 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 $1.7 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.