Economy

"Making things. Building things. Working with our hands is America’s heritage and that heritage is alive and well in this facility," Vance told the crowd gathered at a Bay County plastics company.

More states in the Midwest and Great Plains are trying to support rural, independent grocery stores through tailored grant programs. Advocates say these businesses are vital for rural communities to thrive.

Earlier this month president trump called for a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and a 10% tariff on energy from Canada following a thirty day hold the president has renewed his commitment for the tariffs to go into effect Tuesday. WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Ken Boschoff the Mayor of Thunder Bay Ontario about relations between the two countries during this tense political moment.

Farmers, politicians and agriculture experts are raising alarm about the impact of potential tariffs on Canadian potash, a key mineral needed for fertilizer.

A federal freeze on certain USDA programs has held up billions of dollars for conservation and caused layoffs at a nonprofit in Iowa that supports soil and water quality.

WCMU's AJ Jones chatted with News Director Rick Brewer about Canada's upcoming election for their next prime minister, and how a potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada could impact Michigan now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House.

Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor industry brought in nearly $14 billion in economic activity. That’s an 8 percent increase compared to 2022.

A Canadian official recently threatened to cut off electricity supplies to the U.S. in response to president-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff on Canadian products.

The Great Lakes shipping industry is bracing for the impact of a potential 25% tariff on Canadian imported goods, as promised by President-elect Donald Trump.