VP JD Vance Defends Tariffs and Mocks Protesters in Michigan Speech

Speaking at a plastics plant, Vance promoted Trump’s economic policies while dismissing critics of proposed Social Security cuts.

Vice President JD Vance addressed a crowd at Vantage Plastics in Michigan, promoting the Trump administration's tariffs and manufacturing policies.
Vance dismissed protesters outside the event, many of whom opposed potential cuts to Social Security, with the remark, 'Don’t you all have jobs?'
The administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum have drawn criticism, with concerns over rising costs for American households and strained trade relations with Canada and other nations.
Vance emphasized the administration’s 'America First' agenda, offering tax cuts and reduced regulations for companies manufacturing domestically while warning of penalties for offshoring jobs.
Economic challenges, including falling consumer confidence and market instability, have accompanied the administration’s policies, with Vance urging patience for promised long-term benefits.