AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Storage: Samsung SDI America, the company’s Michigan-based unit, will supply 1 gigawatt-hour of battery storage to Alpha Omega Power by December, adding to a 1.5-gigawatt-hour supply agreement. The batteries will be made at the company’s Indiana plant. Canada Trade: President Donald Trump said a deal with Canada could come soon, but tariff changes are expected to offer little overall relief. Detroit automakers remain exposed, and Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers said auto tariffs worry him. Workforce and Technology: A survey finds 78% of Michigan employers use AI in human resources or plan to, nearly triple the share in 2024. Meanwhile, skilled trades face a worker shortage as older employees retire. Regional Outlook: West Michigan’s economy logged a ninth month of growth, though inflation concerns persist; Michigan retailers reported weaker September sales but improved holiday-season optimism.
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