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The Metro: Windsor mayor says Gordie Howe Bridge ‘will transcend Donald Trump’s presidency’ when it opens

Sam Corey, The Metro June 11, 2026

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is widely interpreted as strengthening the connection between Canada and the United States, making travel...

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Small Business Association of Michigan CEO says health care reckoning coming for small businesses

Russ McNamara June 8, 2026

New tariffs and threats to annex Canada were the concerns small businesses at the last Mackinac Policy Conference. This year,...

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The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump

Sam Corey May 28, 2026

Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is one of the most closely watched politicians in her party right now. A former CIA...

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Donation fuels hands-on career learning at WDET 

Lauren Zyber, Natalie Albrecht May 15, 2026

Honoring their longtime neighbor Mary Lou Kouba, Dr. Nelia Afonso and Dr. George Alangaden are helping WDET-FM 101.9 expand its...

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Michigan lawmakers warn Trump against striking Chinese EV deal

Alex McLenon May 13, 2026

President Trump is visiting Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Michigan lawmakers are warning him against...

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The Metro: This trucking company owner worries about price hikes — but not the war causing them

Sam Corey, The Metro May 6, 2026

High fuel costs are impacting everyone. One industry is being hit particularly hard.  Truckers are seeing costs skyrocket as diesel...

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The Metro: People aren’t happy with the economy, but spending is still high. Here’s why.

Sam Corey April 6, 2026

Since 2015, consumer confidence in the economy has plummeted according to recent consumer survey data by the University of Michigan....

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The Metro: Ford, GM and Stellantis retreated from EVs. Now more drivers want them

Sam Corey, The Metro April 6, 2026

Automakers and auto suppliers are a huge part of metro Detroit’s economy. And they will likely have to change as...

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Mark Lee, president and CEO of The Lee Group, on The Metro at WDET Studios, May 13, 2025.
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The Metro: The only certainty is chaos for small businesses in metro Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro April 6, 2026

The economy has undergone many drastic changes over the years. If you’re a millennial, change and chaos have been commonplace....

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Detroit Regional Chamber sounds alarm, calls for bipartisan plan to fix economy

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 31, 2026

A new report from the Detroit Regional Chamber is ringing the alarm with warnings that the house is on fire.The...

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JD Vance makes stop in Auburn Hills

Alex McLenon March 19, 2026

Vice President JD Vance made a stop at a robotics manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills this week.  The visit was...

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SCOTUS tariff ruling extends uncertainty for Detroit automakers

Quinn Klinefelter February 26, 2026

President Trump lashed out at the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled his use of certain tariffs was illegal.Trump noted...

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