Fact Check: Are Michigan small business revenues down 40% in the Upper Peninsula and 20% statewide because of the trade war with Canada?

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Claimant: Haley Stevens (D)

Claim: Small business revenues are down 40% in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and down 20% statewide because of the U.S. trade war with Canada.

Rating: NO EVIDENCE

Explanation: While data shows reduced Canadian tourism and concerns about tariffs, no evidence was provided to support the specific claims of 40% revenue losses in the Upper Peninsula or 20% statewide.

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Date: 06/03/2026

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Last Updated on June 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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