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24 minutes ago
- National Post
Michigan auto jobs depend on changing course on tariffs, Whitmer tells Trump
Article content Under his series of executive orders and trade frameworks, U.S. automakers face import taxes of 50% on steel and aluminum, 30% on parts from China and a top rate of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico not covered under an existing 2020 trade agreement. That puts America's automakers and parts suppliers at a disadvantage against German, Japanese and South Korean vehicles that only face a 15% import tax negotiated by Trump last month. Article content On top of that, Trump this past week threatened a 100% tariff on computer chips, which are an integral part of cars and trucks, though he would exclude companies that produce chips domestically from the tax. Article content Whitmer's two earlier meetings with Trump resulted in gains for Michigan. But the tariffs represent a significantly broader request of a president who has imposed them even more aggressively in the face of criticism. Article content Materials in the presentation brought Whitmer to the meeting and obtained by The Associated Press noted how trade with Canada and Mexico has driven $23.2 billion in investment to Michigan since 2020. Article content Article content General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis operate 50 factories across the state, while more than 4,000 facilities support the auto parts supply chain. Altogether, the sector supports nearly 600,000 manufacturing jobs, forming the backbone of Michigan's economy. Article content Whitmer outlined the main points of the materials to Trump and left copies with his team. Article content To Grossman, the Michigan State professor, a key question is whether voters who expected to be helped by tariffs would react if Trump's import taxes failed to deliver the promised economic growth. Article content 'Everyone's aware that Michigan is a critical swing state and the auto industry has outsized influence, not just directly, but symbolically,' Grossman said. Article content AP VoteCast found that Trump won Michigan in 2024 largely because two-thirds of its voters described the economic conditions as being poor or 'not so good.' Roughly 70% of the voters in the state who felt negatively about the economy backed the Republican. The state was essentially split over whether tariffs were a positive, with Trump getting 76% of those voters who viewed them favorably. Article content Article content The heads of General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have repeatedly warned the administration that the tariffs would cut company profits and undermine their global competitiveness. Their efforts have resulted in little more than a temporary, monthlong pause intended to give companies time to adjust. The reprieve did little to blunt the financial fallout. Article content In the second quarter alone, Ford reported $800 million in tariff-related costs, while GM said the import taxes cost it $1.1 billion. Those expenses could make it harder to reinvest in new domestic factories, a goal Trump has championed. Article content 'We expect tariffs to be a net headwind of about $2 billion this year, and we'll continue to monitor the developments closely and engage with policymakers to ensure U.S. autoworkers and customers are not disadvantaged by policy change,' Ford CEO Jim Farley said on his company's earning call. Since Trump returned to the White House, Michigan has lost 7,500 manufacturing jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CBC
7 hours ago
- CBC
Lunenburg's narrow streets being clogged by 'boondocking' RVs, campers
The mayor of Lunenburg, N.S., is worried that an increasing number of large recreational vehicles and campers are choking the town's streets and creating a potential safety hazard. Jamie Myra told CBC Radio's Information Morning Nova Scotia the town has seen a recent rise in so-called "boondocking," when people camp for free on public land, parking their vehicles and setting up on the side of a street or outside retailers. He said it's been an issue for the last few years, but has become even more of a nuisance this summer with the vehicles clogging the South Shore town's already narrow streets and making it harder for emergency services to do their jobs. "As it is, with regular vehicles parked on the side of the road it becomes difficult sometimes for emergency vehicles to get through," Myra said in an interview. "So if you add big camper vehicles or RVs … it really becomes a safety issue." The town recently addressed the issue in a Facebook post, reminding visitors that camping in public spaces within the town is prohibited under a municipal bylaw because it can cause congestion and "impair sightlines for motorists and emergency vehicles." The post encouraged camper and RV owners to continue to visit the town but asked that they not take up space on the streets or in local parking lots and instead overnight at nearby campgrounds. One factor driving the recent surge in boondocking is apps like iOverlander, which suggest locations for boondockers. For instance, a number of people have been camping outside the Lunenburg fire department, a popular spot on the app. With the Nova Scotia government's recent ban on camping, hiking and other activities in the woods, Myra said there is now concern the problem may be exacerbated as campers look for alternatives. Myra said he thinks placing "friendly reminders" on the vehicles might encourage more co-operation from their owners. But if the situation worsens, he said the town will start issuing fines. Penalties could range from $100 to $10,000, or if they don't pay, up to two months in jail, though he said warnings or $100 fines are the most likely outcome. At the moment, the town is focused primarily on creating awareness. "There'll be better signage as you drive into town," Myra said. "Like right now in a lot of those areas, we had one small little sign that if you weren't looking for it, you probably didn't see it."
CTV News
14 hours ago
- CTV News
3rd Edmonton-area collision reporting centre slated to open next year
The south Edmonton collision reporting centre on 58 Avenue at 87A Avenue on Aug. 8, 2025. A new Edmonton-area collision reporting centre is expected to open next year. The centre in Sherwood Park is slated to open in the spring at 911 Bison Way, next to the Strathcona County RCMP headquarters. Edmonton has hosted two collision reporting centres, on the north and south sides, for the last three years in partnership with city police. Stephanie Greening, Accident Support Services International's operations manager for Western Canada, said the centres free up police officers and support staff for other work. 'If you have five-to-10-to-15 officers taking these collision reports right now, wouldn't you rather see those officers have availability out on the streets, doing investigations for major crimes?' Greening told CTV News Edmonton on Friday. A Calgary-area collision reporting centre, in Airdrie, is scheduled to open next month. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Dave Mitchell
