AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Consumer Impact: A new Trump order will ban a range of Canadian imports starting Sept. 29, with experts warning Michigan shoppers could feel it through higher prices and fewer familiar brands. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports show Michigan fuel remains volatile: Chippewa regular hit $4.35 (lowest in county) and Wayne E85 hit $2.59 (lowest), while diesel in Leelanau County bottomed at $6.29. Food Safety: Graziers raw milk cheese tied to an E. coli outbreak that sickened 13 people in nine states is under recall; federal health officials urge families to check both refrigerators and freezers because the products can last a long time. Defense & Manufacturing: Auburn Hills-based Swarm Defense Technologies won a prototype order for 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones (at least $25M), underscoring Michigan’s role in defense production. Local Culture & Tourism: ArtPrize 2026 runs through Oct. 3 in Grand Rapids, featuring major works like a 21-foot driftwood dragon. Energy Infrastructure: AEP plans a large Indiana natural gas facility (about 1,520 MW), with construction steps targeted for 2027-2029.
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