AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Prices: A new Trump order will ban a range of Canadian imports starting Sept. 29, with economists warning the hit will land on U.S. importers and show up as higher prices and fewer Canadian brands. Defense & Manufacturing: Michigan drone maker Swarm Defense Technologies says it won an order for 4,000 one-way attack drones (Kiwi) worth at least $25M, to be built in Auburn Hills. AI & Data Centers: Oracle’s “Project Jupiter” hyperscale data center in New Mexico faces delays and a force majeure notice, underscoring how power and permitting can derail AI infrastructure timelines. Michigan Politics & Business Climate: A coalition of northern Michigan groups is urging voters to reject a proposal that would trigger a new Michigan constitutional convention. Local Economy & Growth: Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge multi-use path is already boosting commerce in Windsor-Detroit neighborhoods. Workforce & Education: New federal counts show Saginaw County colleges awarded 1,715 degrees and certificates in 2023-24. Housing Watch: Zillow data puts Delta County’s typical home value at $207,510 in August 2026, up 8.6% year over year.
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