AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS-Canada trade war costs: A new analysis says U.S. importers have paid $343B in executive tariffs since Jan. 2025, with Michigan among the hardest-hit states on a per-household basis—setting up fresh pressure as the dispute escalates. Local business & environment: A Michigan produce processor told a federal judge it’s not in violation over past stormwater releases tied to a tribe’s request, arguing new restrictions would hurt operations. Detroit politics: Mayor Mary Sheffield denied allegations of “illegal kickbacks,” saying no city funds or contracts were involved. Energy reliability: Consumers Energy told Michigan regulators July 3 storms were more severe than forecast, leaving far more outages than expected. Drain code reform: State Rep. Angela Witwer introduced bills aimed at clearer drain-project cost disclosures and potentially cheaper reconstruction options for homeowners. Tech & youth safety: Michigan is set to receive at least $171M from a Meta settlement tied to child-safety reforms. Sports business crossover: U.S. Olympian goalie Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed a trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, while Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit with the Dodgers.
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