Economy
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Tired of renting? These Michigan cities offer ‘affordable’ home prices
Flint had the most affordable housing options in the nation, and Detroit was second in WalletHub rankings released this week.
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Michigan farmer operating costs, bankruptcies, suicides spike under Trump
Michigan farmers are suffering from unhelpful legislation, tariffs, and the Iran war. Repercussions will ripple through the American economy.
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Passage of the Michigan Senate budget clears way to negotiate with Whitmer, House leaders
Michigan lawmakers are heading into negotiations over an $88 billion state budget plan, with Democrats prioritizing healthcare, schools, and infrastructure.
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Tlaib’s town hall highlights the real-world impact of tariffs on Michigan manufacturers
As uncertainties around tariffs and trade continue to rise, two business leaders spoke out at a town hall, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) facilitating the discussion on the broader impact on manufacturers, consumers, and communities.
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Whitmer told Trump in private that Michigan auto jobs depend on a tariff change of course
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met privately in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump to make a case he did not want to hear: The automotive industry he said he wants to save was being hurt by his tariffs.
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Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factors
A Michigan clock company that has helped people keep time for 99 years says it’s going out of business due to tariffs and other economic conditions.
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Detroit boutique owner details impacts of tariffs as deadline for deals passes without ceremony
With President Donald Trump’s administration once again pushing back its deadline for negotiating new international trade deals, small business owners—including a Detroit boutique owner—voiced their concerns on a Wednesday press call, outlining how continued uncertainty around global trade had impacted their business.
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Trump offers automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
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You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
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Barrett tells telephone town hall he’s ‘not ready to give up’ on Trump tariffs
US Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) said Monday that he is “not ready to give up” on tariffs issued by President Donald Trump “at this point” after a third day of global markets plummeting.
