Top Trump Econ Adviser says U.S. will Outlast China in Trade War, should Trim Welfare Funding

The top economic adviser in the Trump Administrations says the U.S. will not back away from placing tariffs on Chinese...

Top Trump Official to Tout Strong U.S. Economy at Meeting in Detroit

A key Trump Administration official heads to Detroit this week to tout the strength of the U.S. economy. The head...

Global Auto Supplier Opens its Doors on Detroit’s East Side

Alex McLenon Officials gathered on Monday to celebrate the latest automotive facility to open its doors in Detroit.  The building...

Ford Prepares to Trim White-Collar Workforce

Officials with the Ford Motor Company say the automaker will make cuts to its global white-collar workforce as part of...

“New NAFTA” Means New Standards For The Auto Industry

Jake Neher/WDET Canada has officially joined the United States and Mexico in forming a new trade arrangement that will replace...

EPA Hearing on Freezing Fuel Standards Gets Mostly Cool Reception in Dearborn

Alex McLenon   Last month, the Trump Administration presented the Safe Affordable Fuel-Efficiency (SAFE) Vehicle Rules.  The proposed legislation would...

Sen. Stabenow: Trump ‘Shooting in All Directions’ When It Comes to Trade

Jake Neher/WDET Ford has announced it will stop producing economy sedans in China that are sold in the United States,...

Speed Humps Now Allowed on Detroit Streets

For Detroit residents with problems of drivers speeding down neighborhood streets, a solution is coming. Earlier this year, WDET reported on...

The Future of NAFTA, “Canadian Cars”, and Detroit Autos

Jake Neher/WDET President Donald Trump says he’s reached a new trade deal with Mexico to replace NAFTA, but he still...

How Might New Trade Deal in North America Affect Southeast Michigan?

Jake Neher/WDET The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) might be in for a shakeup – and Michigan could feel...

Prepare to Vote: Auto Insurance and the Candidates for Michigan Governor [VIDEO, TRANSCRIPTS]

VIEW FULL DPTV PLAYLIST OF CANDIDATE RESPONSES ON AUTO INSURANCE  When WDET asked you what you wanted to know from...

Conservative Economist: Trump ‘Definitely Picking Winners and Losers’ with Farm Aid

Jake Neher/WDET American farmers will soon get $12 billion in emergency aid in response to the Trump Administration's tariffs on...