AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Policy: A new House bill would end SNAP’s Restaurant Meals Program, which lets eligible people use EBT at select restaurants in nine states including Michigan. Trade & Supply Chains: The U.S. escalated its Canada trade war by banning imports of some Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles, while Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect Tuesday on hundreds of product categories—an issue Michigan businesses say is already raising costs for parts, lumber and other inputs. Auto Industry: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent Ford a sharp warning over Chinese partnerships tied to CATL and other firms; Ford fired back that the letter is wrongheaded. Energy & Utilities: Consumers Energy extended the deadline for selling 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams by up to 60 days, pushing the decision into November. Infrastructure: A Flushing Township bridge rehab in Genesee County may run past October after hidden deterioration was found, affecting nearby small businesses. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reported some of the lowest E85 and regular gas prices in Michigan counties during the week ending Aug. 29, while broader coverage flags diesel hitting record highs and pressuring logistics costs.
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