Survey finds consumers sour on the economy, personal incomes amid tariff uncertainty
A new survey by the University of Michigan finds confidence in the U.S. economy is steadily eroding.Researchers say the widely-watched...
The Metro: Detroit workshop aims to help small businesses thrive amid economic uncertainty
Uncertainty. That’s the word that economists are using to describe the U.S. economy lately. It’s also the theme of an...
Whitmer directs state agencies to gather info to fight fed cuts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday calling on the state health department to create a report on how...
The Metro: Navigating an uncertain stock market
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Economists are describing what’s happening in the markets as volatile. President...
The Metro: How will Trump’s trade war affect gas, electricity costs?
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Gas and electricity just seem to be getting more and more...
Ontario energy charges could affect Michigan
The Ontario government announced it’s charging an extra 25% on all electricity exports to the U.S. Monday. The provincial government says that’ll...
The Metro: The importance of shopping small and supporting local economies
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. You’ve probably heard the saying “small businesses are the backbone of...
The Metro: How will Trump’s tariffs affect Michigan’s auto industry?
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Trump administration's tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect...
Watch live: President Trump to address joint session of Congress
President Trump will give a speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, his first address before Congress since...
Trump’s trade war with Canada, Mexico brings US economy into uncharted territory
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with the United States' two closest trading partners — Canada...
The Metro: Why egg prices could keep going up
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Egg prices have soared across the country in recent months, with...
Experts: Effect of tariffs on Michigan economy will depend on details
Business leaders and economists are on the lookout for how President Donald Trump’s plans will affect the state, especially the...