Tariffs

During a press conference Monday afternoon, Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, said he fully supported the prime minister’s choice to fight back on Trump’s economic policies.

Data from the Bridge Authority shows a nearly 24% drop in crossings last year when compared to 2024.

President Donald Trump says his tariffs are the reason the country's trade deficit has decreased and claims he's revived Detroit's auto industry — though companies have had mixed success recently.

Michigan soybean growers are being hurt by retaliatory tariffs from their major international markets, especially China and the European Union. The state ranks 13th in soybean production. Major producing counties include Lenawee, Gratiot, Sanilac, Saginaw and Shiawassee.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting a strong corn and soybean harvest this year. But low crop prices, high input costs and international trade uncertainty could hurt farmers.

Northern Michigan’s agriculture industry is feeling the impact of rising costs, supply shortages and less research funding, among other things that benefit farmers.

There’s been a steep drop in the number of Canadians coming into Michigan due to President Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation.

“The inconsistency in which these tariffs are threatened and applied has created a very difficult environment for business owners,” said Bill Hallan, CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association.

The 10% tariff on aluminum importing into the U.S. could add new economic pressure to some members of Michigan's already-struggling brewery sector.

Canada and China announced tariffs in response to the United States imposing 25% tariffs on good from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Michigan industries are figuring out how to adapt to the tariffs.