Wayne County exported $19.8 billion worth of goods in 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration (ITA), a decrease of 11.3 percent from $22.3 billion in 2017.
The ITA promotes trade and investments in the United States through data aggregation and studies on global markets and specific U.S. regions. The agency utilizes its research to negotiate on behalf of U.S. industries and is also responsible for enforcing compliance with trade agreements.
The Detroit Institute of Arts will present an exhibition featuring Frederic Church’s renowned painting ‘Cotopaxi’ alongside related works for his bicentennial celebration. The show explores how scientific discovery inspired some of America’s greatest landscape paintings.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib issued statements between April 7-9, including calls for presidential removal under the Constitution and support for Arab American Heritage Month.
Over 200 Detroit Institute of Arts employees will join a new bargaining unit represented by AFSCME after a card check confirmed majority support. Both sides say they are committed to maintaining strong working relationships.
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