Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she had a meeting with President Trump on Thursday at the White House, discussing jobs and tariffs.

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday she had a "productive" meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, where they discussed jobs, tariffs and other topics.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump to discuss issues important to Michigan, including jobs, tariffs and Great Lakes protection. The meeting follows concerns that proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico could negatively impact Michigan's auto industry and manufacturing base.

President Trump met with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Thursday at the White House for what the Democratic governor described as a “productive meeting.” “I had a productive meeting at the White House today with President Trump where we discussed bringing good paying jobs to Michigan,

The Democratic Michigan governor released a statement after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

The two discussed jobs, tariffs and the importance of keeping the Great Lakes clean and safe, Whitmer's office stated.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday. She says they talked about the auto industry in light of the president's proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico.