Automotive remains the most important sector in the state, which has more vehicle manufacturing jobs than anywhere else in the country. More than 9% of Michigan's gross domestic product is tied to auto — higher than any other state, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

If our good neighbors to the north were actually invited to become a U.S. state, isn't it likely the proposition would be accompanied by requirements?

Just think: no tariffs on materials passing back and forth between borders to service our co-dependent auto industry and universal health care.

Business leaders in Battle Creek react to the 25% tariffs expected to be placed on Mexico and Canada Monday night.

The 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border