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Wednesday, September 23, 2026U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates
By Brad Kadrich The U.S. trade war with Canada shows no sign of letting up any time soon. In the latest escalation, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s banning the importing of some dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages from Canada, the country’s #2 trading partner. The move comes after Canada’s own retaliatory tariffs kicked in Tuesday on some $20 billion of U.S. imports. Those tariffs were imposed by Canada in response to earlier tariffs added by Trump. The ban takes effect Sept.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026Global hopes for stability hinge on President Xi’s US visit
Observers say high-level engagement will shore up confidence in a turbulent world. By RENA LI in Los Angeles, YANG HAN in Hong Kong and YANG RAN in Beijing President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the United States is garnering widespread global attention, as the high-level engagement between China and the US is expected to steer bilateral relations toward stability and shore up confidence in a turbulent world. Xi will make a state visit to the US from Wednesday to Friday, at the invitation of US
Tuesday, September 22, 2026Seoul picks Texas power plant as 1st project under US investment package
By Son Ji-hyoung South Korea on Tuesday named a combined-cycle gas power plant in Texas as its first US investment under a $350 billion package signed last year. Backed by South Korea's investment commitment, the new plant in Encinal, Texas, will supply power to nearby artificial intelligence data centers and semiconductor plants. The plans were reported to the National Assembly by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and the Ministry of Finance and Economy. If the decision is confirmed, it
Thursday, September 17, 2026Shark Tank Stars Kick Off Grand Rapids Tech Week
By Brad Kadrich GRAND RAPIDS – The Right Place, Inc. launched its fifth annual Tech Week event Monday with a fireside chat with Daymond John and Robert Herjavec, both successful entrepreneurs and stars of ABC’s Shark Tank, at the Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 Kick-Off event at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. More than 1,000 area business leaders, professionals and students attended the official start of the week-long event that features more than 150 events across the Greater Grand Rapids area. The Sharks conversation
Wednesday, September 16, 2026Detroit Metro Airport Ranks No. 2 in JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus ranked second in the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study released today. By R.J. King Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus ranked second in the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study released today. While crowded terminals and full flights are not typically the best recipe for a positive airport experience, the study suggests the nation’s airports are finding ways to defy the odds. Detroit Metro
Wednesday, September 09, 2026Detroit to Host Inaugural Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony in April 2027
Detroit has been selected to host the inaugural Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony on the evening of April 21, 2027. Michigan Central will provide the backdrop for the event.By Tim Keenan Detroit has been selected to host the inaugural Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony on the evening of April 21, 2027. Michigan Central will provide the backdrop for the event. “We are delighted to recognize and showcase the outstanding culinary talent found throughout the American Great Lakes for the
Tuesday, September 08, 2026Fifth Third Bancorp Completes Comerica Technology and Brand Conversion
DBusiness Magazine: Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers’ accounts and 293 banking centers across Michigan, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas from the Comerica franchise. By Tim Keenan Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it has completed the technical conversion of approximately 600,000 customers’ accounts and 293 banking centers across Michigan, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas from the Comerica franchise. Executed
Monday, August 31, 2026https://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/michigan-secures-145m-in-funding-for-passenger-rail-improvement
The state of Michigan has been awarded $145 million in federal funding to advance three projects that are expected to strengthen the state’s passenger rail infrastructure and support more reliable connections between Michigan communities and major Midwest destinations, including Chicago.By Tim Keenan The state of Michigan has been awarded $145 million in federal funding to advance three projects that are expected to strengthen the state’s passenger rail infrastructure and support more reliable connections
