AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAuto Reshoring: Ford says it will move some Lincoln production from China to the U.S. starting in 2030, citing 52.5% tariffs on the Lincoln Nautilus and connected-vehicle limits—expected to add thousands of jobs, though plants weren’t named. Defense-Industrial Push: The U.S. Army is urging Michigan’s auto and defense supply base to help modernize forces, arguing the military can’t keep pace alone and needs faster public-private partnerships. Workforce Funding: Michigan won a $5.1M federal grant to train 680 justice-involved adults for advanced manufacturing, construction, and shipbuilding/maritime roles, aiming for registered apprenticeships. Food Regulation Fight: HHS and former FDA chief David Kessler are targeting the 1958 GRAS loophole, with federal data showing ultra-processed foods make up 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for youth. Energy & Materials: EPA toured Elkem Carbide in Keokuk as cleanup funding continues, while China expands Bayan Obo rare-earth mining to secure critical-mineral supply. Tech Supply Chains: Reports say U.S. tech firms are increasingly using Chinese memory chips blacklisted by the Pentagon as AI demand strains pricing and availability.
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