Washington — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs and tariff threats could intensify challenges for Michigan's trade-reliant economy, though analysts noted the potential for both benefits and risks from the GOP leader's newest proposal.

Trump floated the idea Wednesday of a 100% import tax on semiconductors — crucial components of electronic devices, cars and trucks, and other machines omnipresent in modern life — unless foreign producers make commitments to invest and build manufacturing facilities in the United States.

“If that indeed is put in place, I think that opens the door to Michigan again for the simple fact that we design, engineer and make things here,” said Glenn Stevens, executive director of MichAuto, the automotive arm of the Detroit Regional Chamber. “The st

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