News Letter from the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor (4/3/26)
Dear Friend,
The president’s tariffs have jacked up costs, and Michiganders have been paying the price. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that these tariffs are illegal, it’s time for businesses to get their money back and for Michiganders to see lower prices.
Yesterday I signed an executive directive to assess the damage to Michiganders from these irresponsible tariffs and help Michigan businesses get refunds. I’ll continue to call on Congress to set a strategic trade policy that keeps costs down and our economy stable because that’s what Michiganders expect and deserve.
In a survey earlier this year, I asked Michiganders how rising costs are affecting them. Nearly 4,000 Michiganders shared their opinion, and the results were clear: from everyday expenses like groceries and gas to bigger costs like housing and cars, Michiganders are fed up with chaotic national policies jacking up their costs.
Only 13% of Michiganders who responded think leaders in Washington D.C. are fully taking the right steps to lower costs for families in Michigan, and 80% are concerned about national economic policies increasing costs for themselves and their family, affecting their ability to plan for the future.
As governor, I can’t control tariffs. That’s why, here in Michigan, I’m doing everything I can to put money back in Michiganders’ pockets and keep making life more affordable. This year, let’s pass another balanced, bipartisan budget that lowers costs, delivers tax cuts for working families and retirees, provides property tax relief for seniors, and includes a sales tax holiday on school supplies.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor