Mundy Township Mega Site Halted Due to Tariffs?

A massive $55 billion development planned for Mundy Township has come to a screeching halt. The highly-anticipated industrial park was moving forward—until reports surfaced that tech manufacturing giant SanDisk has backed out of the deal.

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Ever since plans for the Mundy Township Mega Site were made public, local residents have pushed back, even planting yard signs in protest. For now, it looks like they’ll get their wish.

Michigan’s Pitch: Why SanDisk Chose Mundy

Quentin Messer, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., confirmed that the Genesee County location was SanDisk’s “preferred and final” U.S. site for its computer chip manufacturing plant. He added:

“We can say with confidence Team Michigan came together to present the most compelling site, the most competitive business case, and the strongest community impact partnership in the entire U.S.”

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Political Fallout: Who’s to Blame?

Michigan State Senator John Cherry of Flint said SanDisk has officially “backed out of the deal.” Speaking with local media, Cherry explained:

“Unfortunately, the company has cited economic uncertainty—driven in large part by the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies—as a key factor in its decision to pause the project for the foreseeable future.”

A statement from Governor Whitmer’s office echoed those concerns, blaming tariff issues and the overall instability in America’s current business climate.

However, Republican Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall countered:

“President Trump’s bold leadership is making it easier and more attractive than ever to create jobs in America. We simply need state leaders who are focused on making sure Michigan is the best possible place to build and grow.”