‘So much uncertainty’: Michigan’s Arab American businesses navigate Trump’s Canada trade war
Summary
Arab American businesses in Dearborn, Michigan, are experiencing challenges due to new trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Planned expansions into Canada have been put on hold because of tariffs and fewer Canadian visitors crossing the border.Key Facts
- Dearborn, Michigan, has the largest Arab American community in the U.S.
- Yemeni cafes, like Qahwah House with 32 branches nationwide, are popular businesses in Dearborn.
- Qahwah House paused plans to open in Toronto because of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports announced by President Trump.
- Michigan's largest trading partner is Canada, and many businesses rely on Canadian customers.
- Canadian visits to the Detroit area dropped by about 30% since early 2025 due to trade tensions.
- Ottawa responded with sanctions on U.S. imports starting in September 2025, and recent talks failed to resolve issues.
- Many Arab Canadians in Windsor, just across the border from Detroit, have reduced visits to Dearborn restaurants.
- Large Michigan companies like Ford also face challenges from tariffs affecting trade with Canada.
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