Tariffs

Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized tariffs and encouraged cooperation with trade partners during a Detroit Auto Show speech Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the budget standoff at the state Capitol is adding to the economic uncertainty created by federal tariffs. She delivered a short address urging the Legislature to get a state budget adopted before the end of the month. Rick Pluta reports.

Michigan House Democrats are rallying against Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers' pro-Trump tariff stance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer met Tuesday with President Donald Trump at the White House. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Some Detroit-based small business owners say President Donald Trump’s frequently changing tariff strategy is backing them into a corner. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s governor is blaming “massive economic uncertainty at the national level” for a company backing out of a major development project near Flint. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ypsilanti Fire Department is financially feeling the effects of actions by the Trump Administration as it looks to replace an aging aerial tower ladder truck. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin says her bill to ban Chinese vehicles from entering the United States is a matter of national security. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County’s economy is expected to continue to grow, but at a slower pace than recent years. That’s the analysis from the annual economic forecast presented Thursday at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin was in town on Wednesday to talk to Washtenaw County leaders about issues impacting the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.