Trump threatens tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week, which could devastate Michigan
Canada, Mexico, China, and the stock market respond to Trump's tariffs. Prices are next
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he gave Canada and Mexico a break from his new 25% tariffs for goods compliant with a regional free trade deal because he wanted to help automakers, but added that the reprieve was a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.
Trump tariffs go into effect: Why Michigan is so vulnerable
Here's a quick rundown about why Michigan is so vulnerable to the tariffs Trump ordered Tuesday on Canada and Mexico (and China).
Michigan Democrats pounce on tariffs, say Trump move could hurt state badly
Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation blasted Trump's tariffs as potentially destructive in Michigan.
Michigan immigrant father arrested by ICE outside school after dropping off child
Jose Guadalupe Jaimes dropped off his son at a middle school in Trenton, his children said. Moments later, the immigrant father driving a work van was approached by three vehicles with their lights flashing.
Local economist expects tariffs on Mexico and Canada to impact Michigan auto industry
There could also be a small impact on gas prices. "If the tariffs stay in play for the next couple of weeks, motorists in West Michigan would probably start to notice a very low l
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Michigan will be hit harder by tariffs than other states — and not just the auto industry
Automotive remains the most important sector in the state, which has more vehicle manufacturing jobs than anywhere else in the country. More than 9% of Michigan's gross domestic product is tied to auto — higher than any other state, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.