Michigan poll respondents pessimistic about economy

About 54 percent of respondents in Michigan, the United States, are critical of the Trump administration's tariff policy for its negative effect on the state's economy, according to poll results released by the Detroit Regional Chamber on Tuesday.

Asked about the tariffs' potential impact on Michigan, 54 percent of the 600 participants said the effect would be bad, while 35 percent said it would be good -- a difference of 19 percentage points. Another 11 percent said there would be no impact or they declined to answer, according to the poll findings.

In terms of economic expectations, 62 percent of respondents believe the U.S. economy is currently weak or heading for a recession. A representative of the chamber noted that the data reflect a generally pessimistic outlook among Michigan residents regarding the national economic situation.

Additionally, 79 percent of respondents believe the tariff policy will directly lead to higher commodity prices and increased living costs.

According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of April, Michigan had approximately 162,000 jobs in the automobile and related manufacturing industries -- more than any other state.

Economists at the University of Michigan predicted that key sectors, including the state's automotive industry, will be among the first to feel the impact of rising supply chain costs. It is estimated that tariffs could lead to a loss of 13,000 jobs in Michigan over the next five years.

Michigan poll respondents pessimistic about economy

Michigan poll respondents pessimistic about economy

Michigan poll respondents pessimistic about economy

Michigan poll respondents pessimistic about economy

Michigan poll respondents pessimistic about economy

The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.

In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.

"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.

Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.

The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."

Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.

President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.

Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.

Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.

The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.

Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests