Speaking later at a rally in Milford, northwest of Detroit, he told supporters, "Michigan is thriving." But Trump's upbeat message comes as many businesses and consumers continue to feel the effects of higher import taxes. Trump carried Michigan in 2016 and again in 2024 after losing it to Joe Biden in 2020. Even some of Trump's supporters at the rally acknowledged the financial strain. Despite those concerns, the Milford rally remained overwhelmingly supportive.