Benson vs James on Small Business | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Michigan’s governor’s race is boiling down to small business survival—with both candidates pitching bold plans to ease rising costs and tariffs. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson rolled up her sleeves, meeting Flint business owners to hear firsthand how inflation and trade barriers are squeezing profits and prices. She’s rolling out a state-backed investment plan to cut operational burdens, calling Canada’s tariffs a “John James Tax,” and positioning Michigan as the top state for small biz. Meanwhile, John James’s camp fired back, attacking Benson’s record on job growth while spotlighting his…