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President Trump's recent tariff increases have sparked mixed reactions in Flint, Michigan, a key swing-voter region. While some, like retired Ford employee Brian Pannebecker, believe the short-term economic pain is worth long-term gains from a restructured global economy, others express concerns. Small business owners, such as Rebekah Hills of Hills' Cheese, fear increased import costs will severely impact their businesses. Union members are divided, with some supporting the tariffs while others, like Chad Fabbro of UAW Local 538, see them as harmful to the middle class. The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs is causing anxiety among residents and businesses in Flint, highlighting the economic risks of Trump's trade policies.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.