Cross Borders: The Michigan-Ontario Relationship, the USMCA and What’s at Stake

Jim takes a closer look at the Michigan and Ontario border and one of the most integrated economic relationships in the world – not just trading goods but building products together across shared supply chains. That connection supports a significant share of Michigan’s economy and plays a key role in North American competitiveness. At the same time, evolving tariff and trade policy and upcoming USMCA agreement review are creating new questions for employers trying to plan, invest and grow. We’re joined by key voices from our state’s leading industries to share what that relationship really means on the ground – and what comes next: Sandy Baruah, President & CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber - which also runs MichAuto, a voice for automotive manufacturing and next-generation mobility Chuck Lippstreau, President of the Michigan Agri-Business Association Mike Alaimo, Senior Director of Legislative and External Affairs at the Michigan Chamber