Key facts
- Mike Rogers is running for the Michigan Senate.
- Donald Trump has adopted a softer approach towards China.
- Rogers previously linked EV production to dealings with China.
Mike Rogers, a former chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee, is running again for the Michigan Senate. His previous campaign prominently featured opposition to Chinese investment, warning that electric vehicle production was impossible without engaging with China. However, President Donald Trump's current softer approach towards Beijing has created more flexibility for candidates like Rogers to shift their focus.