AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: Trump escalated his tariff fight with Canada, urging Canadian firms to relocate to the U.S. and blasting Canada as “the worst,” while also claiming tariffs helped revive auto manufacturing—an issue with direct stakes for Michigan’s auto supply chain. Local Business Pressure: A Detroit restaurant in Greektown says the long-running Monroe Streetscape redesign has cut sales by 90%, putting the business “on life support.” Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Michigan cities continue to rack up reports, with Melvin tied for 80th statewide in July and Detroit leading the state in scam reports. Legal/Business Risk: A products-liability case involving Dexcom was dismissed over lack of personal jurisdiction in Michigan, underscoring how where a company operates can shape lawsuits. Workforce/Consumer Mood: A new study finds Michigan ranks No. 2 nationally for “childfree” adults, about 1 in 5—an indicator of shifting household demand patterns.
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