Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer met privately with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to urge a change in the current tariff policy. Whitmer emphasized that the automotive industry in Michigan, a key sector for the state's economy, is being adversely affected by the tariffs imposed under Trump's administration. She highlighted that the future of auto jobs in Michigan depends on a shift in the tariff strategy, underscoring concerns from local businesses in manufacturing-heavy districts. The governor's appeal reflects growing pressure from the state's economic stakeholders to reconsider trade policies that impact the automotive sector.