President Donald Trump is travelling to Michigan on Tuesday in an effort to shift focus back to the economy, as his party confronts growing voter concerns ahead of the November midterm elections.
According to the White House, the president will address members of the Detroit Economic Club and tour a vehicle manufacturing plant in Dearborn that produces Ford F-150 trucks.
The visit marks Trump’s first domestic trip in weeks, following a period dominated by major international developments, including efforts to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, threats of military action against Iran amid escalating protests, renewed interest in Greenland, attempts to advance a Gaza peace deal, and ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war.
Domestically, however, economic pressures remain a major concern—even among Trump’s core supporters. Rising costs and affordability issues continue to dominate voter sentiment, an issue that played a key role in Democratic victories in the 2025 Virginia and New Jersey elections and is expected to heavily influence the upcoming midterms.
Trump’s approval rating on economic management fell to 36% last month, according to an NPR/PBS/Marist poll, which found that many Americans are struggling financially and cite high living costs as their top concern.
In a mid-December Oval Office address, the president acknowledged the challenges, stating that while progress was being made to reduce costs, “the job is not finished.”
In recent weeks, the White House has highlighted declining gas prices and a drop in mortgage rates as signs of economic improvement. Trump has also indicated that he will unveil a housing affordability plan during an upcoming trip to Davos, Switzerland, and has proposed a temporary cap on credit card interest rates at 10% for one year.
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that Americans would soon benefit from tax refunds this spring, reinforcing a message previously delivered by the president in December.
