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The Metro: Running near empty. How gas prices are hurting local businesses

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 5, 2026

A month ago, gas in Michigan was just under $4 a gallon, and small business owners were already making changes...

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Detroit Axle looking for answers on tariff case

Alex McLenon March 4, 2026

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump Administration’s tariff policy. But there are still unresolved challenges out there.That...

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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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The Metro: Why the price of lettuce keeps increasing at your local grocery store

Sam Corey February 24, 2026

Grocery stores offer colorful produce aisles, where pyramid-shaped mounds of apples, oranges and lemons sit waiting for your inspection. In...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Live at 9 p.m.: State of the Union address from President Trump

Owen Armentrout February 24, 2026

What to expect as President Trump delivers the State of the Union addressTonight, President Trump is scheduled to deliver his...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: She says Detroit’s food problem isn’t about donations. It’s about who owns the system

Robyn Vincent, The Metro February 24, 2026

Part of the affordability crisis hitting American families is happening on our plates. One local wholesale distributor says multiple factors...

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Ford’s 2025 net loss is largest in years, but that’s not the whole story

Pat Batcheller February 20, 2026

You can look at Ford Motor Company's 2025 financial report in two ways. On one hand, the automaker earned $6.8 billion...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: What today’s economy means for Michigan’s small businesses

The Metro, Sam Corey January 5, 2026

Michigan’s economy is in flux. Tariffs have pushed up the cost of some goods. Unemployment has ticked up slightly. Hiring...

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Tariffs take bite out of Christmas tree business

Quinn Klinefelter December 12, 2025

Holiday decorators in Michigan are facing a Grinch stealing part of the Christmas tree business.The American Christmas Tree Association says...

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Trump stops trade talks with Canada

Bill Weissert, Associated Press October 24, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing...

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High prices leave a bitter taste for Detroit coffee shop owners, drinkers

Russ McNamara October 13, 2025

Caffeine is a part of our daily routine. From that morning cup of Earl Grey to an evening espresso, days...

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The Metro: Where Senate candidates stand on electric vehicles, tariffs

The Metro, David Leins October 9, 2025

The next Senator representing Michigan could shift the balance of power in Washington, and their policies relating to the auto...

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