AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoEnergy & Courts: A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration’s emergency order that kept Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant running past retirement, saying the “emergency” claim didn’t justify overriding state authority—another win for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and groups pushing for closure. Consumer Pressure: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 47.8 in September, while inflation expectations rose, as gas prices and trade tensions weigh on household budgets. Inflation Watch: U.S. CPI held at 3.4% year over year, but core inflation stayed sticky, pushing markets toward a likely Fed rate hike. Auto & Manufacturing: Ford defended its China-linked supply chain amid criticism, as it prepares its lower-cost electric pickup; meanwhile, Stellantis signed a memo with Roshel that could reshape operations around the idled Brampton plant. Michigan Tech & Jobs: MSU marked a construction milestone for a new Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation focused on AI, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and autonomous systems. Food & Local Retail: Fresh Thyme Market added local brands to Michigan shelves after its Pitch Thyme competition with MSU’s Product Center. Agriculture & Health: MDARD confirmed eastern equine encephalitis in a Roscommon County horse, urging vaccination and mosquito control.
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