MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING

Its the latest development in a new trade feud sparked by President Donald Trumps decision to reimpose aluminum duties on the U.S. ally. Trade groups believe the decision to reimpose the aluminum duties puts Michigan manufacturing at a disadvantage. Trump announced hes renewing tariffs on imported metal -- 10% on aluminum and 25% on steel. The decision has riled trade groups including those that represent major automakers who warned the White House the move would put American manufacturing at a disadvantage. Kildee disagreesThats not a policy, Kildee said.

NOVI, Mich. When major manufacturers shut down in March, many smaller producers in limbo. The small shop repairs and maintains manufacturing spindles, the parts that make the parts in some of Michigans largest plants and factories, including the Big Three Automakers. Through the pandemic weve had to do furlough, so weve gone down to as low as 50 percent of our workforce, Tom Hogan is Setcos director of North American sales said. On a tour of the shop, Hogan said once manufacturing reopened the back log of work was daunting. A problem faced by many other small producers which makes the recent rise in cases both in Michigan and across the country a looming threat.