Jocelyn Benson, John James offer contrasting plans on tariffs, AI, jobs
James presented proposals on tariffs, data centers, artificial intelligence and economic development at a forum for Michigan business leaders.
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Published Sep 16, 2026
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and U.S. Rep. John James presented contrasting plans on tariffs and economic development, while largely agreeing that local governments should decide where data centers are built. They also discussed artificial intelligence rules and business incentives.
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U.S. representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate presenting his policy plans.
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President whose tariffs on Canada frame the candidates’ discussion of trade.
ALSO MENTIONED Gretchen Whitmer, Term-limited Michigan governor who opposed the tariffs in an opinion article.; Jocelyn Benson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate presenting her policy plans.
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