AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAuto & National Security: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanded Ford cut ties with Chinese battery partner CATL, warning the tech could threaten national security and jobs; Ford says it’s a limited licensing deal. Trade War Watch: Trump said a Canada deal could come “fairly soon” while Canada retaliated with tariffs up to 50% on about $20B of U.S. goods, a move that could hit Michigan exporters ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Energy Policy: A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration exceeded its authority by forcing Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open, calling the “emergency” rationale a last-resort backstop. Local Business & Community: A family-owned Grosse Pointe market finally landed Dave Portnoy’s “One Bite Pizza Reviews” after months of outreach. Nonprofit Finance: Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan reported a sharp jump in government grant revenue in 2024, underscoring how grant timing can swing nonprofit budgets.
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