Detroit Regional Chamber Chief Executive Officer @Baruah_DRC_CEO traveled to Japan for eight days in early September as a guest of the Japanese government, arranged by the Consul General of Japan in Detroit, Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori. The purpose of the trip was to reinforce Michigan’s commitment to its long-standing economic partnership and friendship with Japan and to strengthen relationships with Japanese companies (particularly automotive-related) with large investments and employment in Michigan. Read a recap of his trip at: bit.ly/4dzzbyf

STATEMENT ON U.S.-CANADIAN TRADE RELATIONS: "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, Detroit Regional Chamber

The Detroit Regional Chamber and @MichAuto applaud the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s bipartisan advancement of the Connected Vehicle Security Act. Read the latest statement. ⤵️

Thank you to @SenatorSlotkin for taking the time to discuss the importance of the domestic automotive industry and national security - issues that impact more than just Michigan. 📺 Watch her discussion with @Baruah_DRC_CEO, @MichAuto's @GlennRStevens, and Award-Winning Journalist @NewsGuyGordon1: detroitchamber.com/a-convers…

Yesterday, the Chamber, @MichAuto, and @MIChamber welcomed Ontario Treasury Board President, the Honorable Caroline Mulroney (pictured center), for a conversation on cross-border trade, supply chains, and North American competitiveness. The roundtable convened top statewide business leaders and offered a platform to discuss the critical economic relationship our state and the Detroit Region share with Canada. More on that in the latest Detroiter magazine: bit.ly/3QpmLeK

STATEMENT: The Detroit Regional Chamber's President and Chief Executive Officer, @Baruah_DRC_CEO, shared insights about the importance of the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a key factor in maintaining the economically critical U.S.-Canada trade relationship. Read the full statement: detroitchamber.com/statement…

Anderson crunches numbers on the impact of tariffs on the cost of vehicles. "It's a big, big chunk of money." Pickup trucks may see an increase in cost of $5,000-$8,500, while luxury and full-size SUVs may see an increase in cost of $10,000-$12,000.

How will tariffs impact Michigan's unemployment rate? "Unfortunately, losing jobs makes your unemployment rate go up. Michigan needs to get ready to deal with this crisis and soon," emphasizes Anderson.

Despite a "tariff stack" and an "upside down" industry, @glennrstevens remains hopeful. "We are resilient. We are going to get through this together."

How present is the global auto industry in Detroit? "You will find every international flag flying here in Detroit...we are connected to the globe through Southeast Michigan," shares @glennrstevens.

"Right now, it is very much assess and not action," shares @glennrstevens. @MichAuto is currently helping companies understand how tariffs work and providing them with resources. Check out MichAuto's Tariff Resource Center here: michauto.org/advocacy/michau…

Next up: @michauto’s @glennrstevens joins @Baruah_DRC_CEO on @wjrradio's “Focus With Paul W. Smith” to weigh in on the potential impact of tariffs on Michigan's automotive industry. Listen live now: bit.ly/3GbFdXV

On @wjrradio, Eisenstein detailed that international manufacturers are thinking long-term and advised that the manufacturers back home should too. But overall, he said that these manufacturers “can’t swallow these tariffs” long-term. “It’s probably better to have long-term plans rather than risk a bet. Some competitors of Mazda are coming up with short-term responses … announcing that they’re holding prices [until June]. … [even] made in the US has a lot of foreign parts. … they gotta make sure that they stay in the black.”

@MichAuto Executive Director @glennrstevens recently joined @Local4News to discuss the potential impact of tariffs on Detroit's auto industry and Michigan as a whole. Watch the segment: bit.ly/3XMfviT