Trump threatens tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week, which could devastate Michigan
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Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he gave Canada and Mexico a break from his new 25% tariffs for goods compliant with a regional free trade deal because he wanted to help automakers, but added that the reprieve was a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.
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There could also be a small impact on gas prices. "If the tariffs stay in play for the next couple of weeks, motorists in West Michigan would probably start to notice a very low l
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Michigan will be hit harder by tariffs than other states — and not just the auto industry
Automotive remains the most important sector in the state, which has more vehicle manufacturing jobs than anywhere else in the country. More than 9% of Michigan's gross domestic product is tied to auto — higher than any other state, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.