Trade war toll grows across Michigan industries and costs
President Trump began tariffs in 2018 sparking a global trade fight. Solar panels washing machines steel and aluminum duties drew retaliatory moves from China. Michigan industries like steel aluminum soybeans and scrap metal face rising costs and squeezed profits as construction projects stall. Ken Simonson cites escalating material costs and dimmed outlooks.
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Padnos faces tariff impact on aluminum exports
Padnos responds to China’s 25 percent tariff on U S scrap aluminum and broader retaliatory duties. Michigan ranks among states facing over 1 billion dollars in exports taxed, with 482 million to China in 2017. Jeff Padnos notes the loss of their largest export customer as the situation unfolds.
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OK2SAY continues to guide Michigan students on safety tips
Michigan Attorney General urges students parents and staff to use the OK2SAY tip line as the 2018 19 school year begins. Since 2014 the program has logged nearly 15000 tips across 30 categories with record monthly totals after the Parkland Florida school shooting.
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