auto jobs

Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Wednesday in Washington to deliver an address where she warned about the dangers of sweeping tariffs before heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump. Rick Pluta reports.

The U.S. auto industry will need to adjust to many changes and uncertainty in the future. That’s the message from Kristin Dziczek, policy advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement Monday congratulating President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying she wants to work on “shared priorities.” We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Detroit Auto Show has a major focus on electric vehicles this year. Gone are the days where auto companies feature concept vehicles, but there is the opportunity for you to get in a new EV and run a test track. WEMU's David Fair talked with Charles Griffith from the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center about the EV industry and potential impacts of the incoming Trump Administration.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says if President-Elect Donald Trump goes through on his announcement to set 25% tariffs of Mexico and Canada, she hopes he considers the impact on the auto industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Republican vice-presidential pick J.D. Vance discussed economic policy during a speech Thursday in Waterford Township. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan is one of seven swing states in the presidential election, and the race is basically tied. As Colin Jackson reports, that means major party presidential campaigns are converging on the state in the final sprint to Election Day.

Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance tried to broaden the campaign’s base during a stop in Detroit Tuesday. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

A German auto-supplier won approval Tuesday for state business incentives to help it turn an idled factory in Detroit into its new U.S. headquarters. Colin Jackson has more.

Former President Donald Trump rallied Michiganders Tuesday night. Colin Jackson was at the town hall-style event in Flint.