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Whitmer looks to tally impact of Trump’s tariffs on Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday, July 31, asking state administrators for the latest impact of tariffs on Michigan's economy.
Whitmer issues directive as Michigan, Ontario brace for latest Trump tariff deadline
The state economy is especially vulnerable to higher tariffs on Canada, which does not yet have a trade deal with President Trump.
Whitmer signs order to assess tariff impact on Michigan's economy before deadline
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to look at the impact of tariffs on Michigan's economy. Whitmer is ordering state agencies to take a closer look at manufacturing, agriculture and the economy as a whole,
Whitmer signs executive directive to look into how tariffs impact Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer executive directive is asking various state offices to investigate how tariffs are impacting Michigan.
Whitmer signs executive order to examine impact of Trump tariffs on Michigan’s economy
The impact on Michigan’s economy of tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump will be assessed via an executive order signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a day before Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff deadline.
Tariffs impact Michigan economy; Gov. Whitmer urges action
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive for state offices to investigate, calculate, and report the latest impact of tariffs on the Michigan economy. Gov. Whitmer’s office claims the tariff rate has raised costs and weakened the supply chain,
Bipartisan Michigan mayors raise alarm over Trump’s tariffs
As concerns intensify over the economic impact of President Trump’s tariffs, Rochester Hills, Michigan Mayor Bryan Barnett (R) and Lansing, Michigan Mayor Andy Schor (D) join Chris Jansing to share their top concerns surrounding Trump’s economic policies.
A Michigan mayor near the Canadian border on what tariffs mean for his city
A Michigan mayor talks with NPR's All Things Considered about how tariffs will affect constituents. Copyright 2025 NPR
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Gretchen Whitmer breaks silence on $20 million state grant investigation
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Gov. Whitmer breaks silence on Attorney General's probe into Fay Beydoun
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Gov. Whitmer announces $1.49 million in grants for 63 local businesses, including several in West Michigan
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Gov. Whitmer releases statement following ‘brutal’ Traverse City stabbing
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Whitmer: Trump promises 'better deal' for Michigan after semiconductor factory falls apart
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