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Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Fact focus: Trump says tariffs have brought more U.S. auto factories, but his numbers are off

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DETROIT — As President Donald Trump travels the country to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, he is touting his economic agenda and crediting GOP-backed tariffs with industry growth — including what he says are more vehicle manufacturing plants all over the count…

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    As President Donald Trump crisscrosses the country to rally support for Republican candidates, he is touting his economic agenda and crediting tariffs with economic growth — including what he says are more vehicle manufacturing plants all over the country

  2. Triblive

    Fact focus: Trump says tariffs have brought more U.S. auto factories, but his numbers are off (opens Triblive)

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    DETROIT — As President Donald Trump travels the country to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, he is touting his economic agenda and crediting GOP-backed tariffs with industry growth — including what he says are more vehicle manufacturing plants all over the count…

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