Detroit Free Press
June 1, 2025
Jamie L. LaReau
MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. discussed the big impact tariffs have on small Michigan suppliers, which could result in thousands of job losses. When it comes to finding a balance, Stevens explained that small suppliers have two options: they can either absorb the tariffs themselves or pass them along to the customer. However, there are significant implications for passing it to the consumer, as demand will be repressed, leading to lower sales and job losses.