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Who is Brian Pannebecker, the retiree who appeared with Trump in the tariff announcement

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President Donald Trump invited retired auto worker Brian Pannebecker to speak at the press conference at the White House regarding tariffs

Retired autoworker Brian Pannebecker shakes hands with President Trump.
Retired autoworker Brian Pannebecker shakes hands with President Trump.AP

Pannebecker praised Trump's reciprocal tariff plan, citing job losses in the automotive industry. A former employee of Ford and Chrysler, he founded Auto Workers for Trump and supports the increase in tariffs on imported vehicles.

Brian Pannebecker also appeared in the election campaign with President Trump during the 2024 presidential elections and spoke at the final rally before election day in Grand Rapids, Michigan.