The U.S. and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, resulting in President Donald Trump imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. On Sept. 8, Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, electronics, and other products.
Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, recently shared the following statement:
“Escalating tensions and tariffs will only cause economic pain on both sides of the border, especially in Michigan and the binational Detroit-Windsor region. Our economies are intertwined, interconnected, and stronger together; the sooner normalcy is restored the better. The only winners in this prolonged trade war are our global competitors, such as China, who are trying to capitalize on any weakness in our North American trade bloc.”
– Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer
The Chamber and MichAuto remain at the forefront of the ongoing threat of fluctuating trade policy, advocating for Michigan’s signature industry and serving as a reputable voice. Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, and Glenn Stevens Jr., MichAuto Executive Director and the Chamber’s Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, recently appeared on numerous outlets, including WXYZ Detroit, FOX 2, and CBS Detroit, to emphasize how fluctuating trade policy is directly impacting Michigan’s business community.
Explore the interviews below.
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined WXYZ Detroit to discuss just how high the stakes are for Michigan with drawn out trade negotiations.
CBS Detroit’s Julia Avant spoke with Detroit Regional Chamber President Sandy K. Baruah about the impact new tariffs could have on Michigan.
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined FOX 2 Detroit to discuss the impact of the new tariffs on Canadian goods and what they mean for Michigan’s economy, businesses, and consumers. Watch the interview below.
Glenn Stevens Jr., MichAuto Executive Director and the Chamber’s Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, joined WJR 760 AM’s Chris Renwick to discuss the Canadian tariffs and what the issues are that are keeping this in the news.
Glenn Stevens Jr., MichAuto Executive Director and the Chamber’s Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, joined Daily Detroit to talk about the implications of tariffs between the U.S. and Canada.
Sandy K. Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, joined WWJ Newsradio’s Tony Ortiz to nail down what another trade war with Canada means for Michigan.
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah went on-on-one with WDIV-TV to discuss trade tensions with Canada.