December 2025: Woven Together
Don’t miss the latest Detroiter magazine, which highlights the importance of U.S.-Canada trade and its disproportionate impact on Michigan. Experts from both sides of the border offer historical perspective on this critical trade relationship. Read today to get insights on the best way to build on the interconnected Detroit-Windsor region to boost economic growth and advance our key industries.
December 2025 Key Stories
US and Canada: The Trade relationship Is Huge, Profitable, and Bruised
By John Gallagher
The U.S. and Canada have done more than share a peaceful border for more than two centuries. The two nations also enjoy one of the most lucrative and mutually profitable trade relationships in the world.
So, any threat to that long-term stable relationship is cause for worry, experts on both sides of the Detroit River say.
Two Cities, One Industry: US-Canada Auto Industry Took Generations to Build
When it comes to the auto industry, cross-border ties, date back to the very earliest days of the horseless carriage. Barely a year after incorporating the Ford Motor Co. in 1903, Henry Ford launched Ford Motor Co. of Canada.
Canada Is More Than a Neighbor, It Is Critical to Michigan’s Economy
By Glenn Stevens Jr.
The majority of Michigan voters, from Strong Republicans and Independents to Strong Democrats, view Canada as an “economic friend” by 70% or higher, according to the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Fall 2025 polling with the Glengariff Group, Inc. Voters also see Canadian tariffs as bad for Michigan’s economy by a three to one margin. Clearly, voters have a clear message on the trade wars: leave our Canadian neighbors alone.
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