AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade & Industry: Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 U.S. goods starting Sept. 8, with steel and aluminum doubling to 50%, escalating a U.S.-Canada trade war that could hit Michigan jobs and prices tied to auto and agriculture supply chains. Energy & Policy: Michigan’s Strategic Fund approved a loan and tax incentives for the Billinghurst Hotel redevelopment in Detroit Midtown, backing a $9.5M mixed-use rehabilitation. Local Housing Enforcement: Detroit unveiled a plan to raise rental property compliance to 25% by 2027, using a master enforcement list, more landlord guidance, and potential legal action. Workforce & Auto: UAW members are voting by mail for international officers, with the outcome shaping whether Shawn Fain keeps the union’s recent momentum. Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data showed Gaastra among Michigan cities with scam reports in July, underscoring ongoing consumer losses. Food Safety: A Flint water-crisis investigation ended with no criminal charges, while Michigan’s AG report details why prosecutions faltered.
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