China's growing influence in Michigan has become a significant concern for voters in the battleground state, with a Trump-backed House candidate raising alarms about Democratic policies in the region. Tom Barrett, a Republican House candidate for Michigan's 7th District, highlighted the issue of a Chinese-backed company receiving state tax money to build a battery plant in Michigan, near a military installation.
The $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery plant by China-based manufacturer Gotion has sparked outrage among residents and local leaders in Michigan. Barrett criticized the deal, citing national security threats and potential job losses due to the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandate.
