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MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. shared a statement opposing vehicle import tariffs announced on March 26. The tariffs will raise prices, reduce product availability, and decrease demand, potentially leading to production cuts and job losses across the industry.

The Detroit Youth Mobility Summit, held on March 22 at NewLab at Michigan Central, brought together future innovators to shape the future of technology and mobility. MichAuto was proud to sponsor dynamic panel discussions, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops. The event was a powerful platform for driving change and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

On March 20, MichAuto and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Office of Future Mobility and Electrification hosted an engaging mobility meetup at Kettering University.

The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and students to explore cutting-edge advancements in mobility. Attendees participated in insightful discussions showcasing the university’s role in shaping the future of transportation.

MichAuto congratulates Steve Hilfinger, a partner at Foley Lardner and MichAuto’s Advocacy Committee Co-chair, who recently announced his retirement at the end of March. Ford Motor Company’s Angela Ayers will be joining DENSO Corporation’s John Kerr as the new Co-chair upon Hilfinger’s retirement. MichAuto looks forward to continuing its mission to keep Michigan at the forefront of automotive innovation through this ongoing leadership.

On March 24, MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. joined The Great Voice to discuss the challenges that tariffs pose for the automotive sector, which depends significantly on stability and predictability.

This year’s Chamber’s State of the Region event takes a data-driven look at the Detroit Region’s automotive economy, with a timely focus on the fluctuating trade policy between the United States and Canada just one day before new tariffs are set to take effect.

Register now to learn more about the shifting trade dynamics and how the tariffs may impact you.

Join MichAuto and You Drive the Future creators from May 12-15 in Detroit for four days of cutting-edge innovation at Automate. From robotics and vision systems to AI, discover the technologies shaping tomorrow.

Register now and immerse yourself in the future of automation.