Vice President JD Vance Champions ‘America First’ Manufacturing in Michigan Visit

Vice President JD Vance Speaks at Mid-Michigan Manufacturing Facility
Bay City, Michigan – March 14, 2025 – Vice President JD Vance visited Vantage Plastics, a manufacturing facility in Bay City, Michigan, as part of the administration’s efforts to highlight its commitment to revitalizing American manufacturing.

During his speech, Vance emphasized the importance of bringing back industrial jobs to the U.S. and praised President Trump’s tariff policies. He argued that tariffs on foreign goods, particularly from China, are necessary to protect American workers and industries. "We cannot allow products made with slave labor to undercut American wages," Vance stated, referring to concerns about forced labor in global supply chains.

The Vice President also outlined key economic initiatives, including tax cuts, deregulation, and lower energy costs, which he said would incentivize domestic production. He warned that companies outsourcing jobs overseas would face penalties, reaffirming the administration’s "America First" approach to economic policy.

While the event was attended by manufacturing executives and local workers who welcomed the administration’s support, it also drew protests. Demonstrators expressed concerns over tariffs potentially raising consumer prices and criticized the administration’s stance on immigration and social programs.

Despite opposition, Vance remained firm in his message, stating, "The future of American manufacturing is bright if we invest in our own people and industries."

This visit highlights the administration's continued focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing as part of its broader economic agenda.