Michigan Business Beat | John Sellek, Michigan Smart Trade Alliance, Understanding Tariffs & Trade

Michigan Business Network · Feb 20, 2026 · 7m

Chris Holman welcomes John Sellek, Spokesperson, Michigan Smart Trade Alliance, Lansing, MI. Where do Michiganders stand on trade and tariffs? I understand many polls have been done, including one by your new organization, Michigan Smart Trade Alliance. Among the MISTA’s first initiatives is a study of consumer sentiment in Michigan on key trade-related topics, including tariffs and their effects on family and business budgets. MISTA recently commissioned a statewide poll of 600 registered Michigan voters focused on U.S. trade policy and tariffs, conducted by a respected, bipartisan team of…