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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism. The measures are likely to test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned U.S. visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in September. China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%. The FCC's ban also includes new imports of quadruped robots, often ...

Race-Driven introduces Can-Am

Editor’s note: The Daily Press has brought readers business profile articles every Monday for over three years. This week’s article shares an update about on a company profiled previously as well as a summary of its history. ESCANABA — Race-Driven Powersports, which has occupied a ...

First Bank IMG promotes DeHaan to AVP

ESCANABA - First Bank Upper Michigan recently announced the promotion of Alex DeHaan to assistant vice president (AVP) and trust officer within the Investment Management Group, which offers a variety of investment services for local clients. DeHaan's promotion follows nearly nine years of ...

The Chamber Referrals You Might Not Know About

When someone asks me what the Chamber of Commerce does, one of my favorite answers is, "We make connections that help build relationships." Sometimes those connections are easy to see ~ a Business After Hours event, a ribbon cutting, or other networking opportunities. But many of the Chamber's most valuable services happen quietly behind the scenes, often without anyone realizing they're taking place. In fact, some members may have received referrals from the Chamber without ever knowing it. Every day, our team fields questions from visitors, new residents, business travelers, ...

Trump’s tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods will have a ripple effect on the country's economy but also could be a negotiation tactic by the U.S. administration, experts say. The new tariffs, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effect Aug. 19. They cover a wide range of goods, including honey, liquor, cement, dairy products, some wood products, hockey sticks, essential oils, perfumes, candles, dog leashes and wigs. They exclude energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals, but would include ...

U.P. Tractor open house Friday

ROCK -- U.P. Tractor, under new ownership since February, is celebrating with an open house this Friday. Jeffrey and Audrey Litwiller purchased the business in Rock from father and son Alan and Dale Bartlett. The forerunner to the now-established U.P. Tractor was B&L Repair, started by business partners Alan Bruce Bartlett and Darryl Leppanen in 1995 out of Alan's garage. Three years later, Leppanen sold his portion to Bartlett. Bartlett purchased a building in Rock at 14502 M-35 and named the business U.P. Tractor, Inc. in 1998 with his wife Betty and son Dale. Since then, a few ...