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WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicle imports, marking the latest escalation of his trade war against other nations. Trump said in the Oval Office that the 25 percent tariff would apply to “all cars not made in the United States.” The tariffs will go into
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review of existing studies. The findings, published in Ageing Research Reviews, highlight connections between environmental factors and brain health as people
BEIJING - Filling an empty gas tank in an SUV might take five or six minutes. A new electric SUV from China’s BYD can charge its battery in roughly the same amount of time, using one of the company’s new EV chargers. That’s a major step forward. “It is certainly a feat of engineering to
WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the “whiplash” caused by recent trade policy. In a snap survey of 501 small business owners in the Small Business for Americas Future Network, 63% believe the American economy is on the wrong track. The
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $153.8 million increase in revenue for Consumers Energy Co.. Starting April 4, a typical residential customer using 500 kWh a month will see an increase of $2.78, or 2.79%, on their monthly bill. The rate hike allows Consumers to pay for investments aimed at reducing power outages
LANSING - Phone customers in Michigan’s 313 area code covering Detroit and several of its closest suburbs need to prepare for a new era in which all phone calls require including an area code when dialing a local call, as the region prepares for the new 679 overlay area code that will cover the same
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continued its monthly decline in February down 4.7 percent for adult-use to $241.3 million, after a January decline to $247.3 million from December sales of $264.7 million. Medical sales fell to just $632,500. Oversupply continues to drive down prices the Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in its monthly sales report.
TOKYO - When you’re able to offer an EV with 267 miles of driving range, an impressive driver assist suite, and decent styling for under $20,000, you better believe it’s going to be popular. That’s exactly what the 2026 Toyota bZ3X did in China, and the launch was so well received that it crashed Toyota-GACs order
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian Long, director of supply management research at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of local businesses and their purchasing managers reflects growing unease with the ramifications of the
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried about their financial future. According to a new report from Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, 41% of small business owners anticipate revenue losses, with 18% expecting significant declines as a direct
