Detroit bridge owner donates $1M to MAGA PAC before Trump's post

Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.

• Feb 23

Lawmakers intensify demand for details on Detroit bridge owner's meeting with Lutnick

Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

• Feb 19

U.S. rep launches probe into Lutnick's meeting with bridge owner

The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.

• Feb 12

Ambassador Bridge owner reportedly met with federal official before Trump's post

The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.

• Feb 11

Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.

• Jul 14, 2025

Reciprocal tariffs will take effect, Commerce Secretary says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that President Trump's reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week, suggesting they aren't open to negotiation after the announcement sent shockwaves through the investment world and sparked recession fears.

• Apr 6, 2025