VIDEO: Rep. Haley Stevens Calls Out Rising Costs for Michigan Families on Anniversary of Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs

April 2, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC — Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released a new video marking one year since Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, highlighting the rising costs Michigan families are still paying as a result. In the video, Stevens calls out the harmful impact of Trump’s reckless blanket tariffs, noting that Michigan families have paid an average of $1,700 more for everyday needs since he took office, costs that could climb even higher in the year ahead. Download a horizontal version of the video here . Key Excerpts: Since Trump came into office, Michigan families have been forced to pay on average $1,700 more for their everyday needs. According to some estimates, that number could shoot up to $2,500 in 2026 alone. That’s unacceptable. Michiganders work too hard and can’t afford these Trump-caused higher costs. I’ll keep fighting to put a stop to these reckless and chaotic tariffs once and for all. ###