Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official website
Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official website
Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah, along with MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr., have jointly issued a letter to key figures in the U.S. government. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Michigan Congressional Delegation, urging them to reevaluate the upcoming tariffs.
Baruah and Stevens emphasized the potential negative impact of these tariffs on Michigan's automotive sector and the broader state economy. They expressed concerns over the impending implementation, highlighting the possible harm it could inflict on both the industry and local businesses.
The communication aims to shed light on the business community's perspective, as stakeholders brace for the prospective changes. MichAuto has been proactive in voicing industry concerns, seeking to influence policy adjustments before the tariffs take effect.
The complete letter detailing the industry's apprehensions and its implications for the business environment is available for public reading.
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