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Governor Whitmer Launches Global Investment Mission in Switzerland

1/20/2026

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Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, began an investment mission in Switzerland on January 19, 2026, aiming to secure global partnerships.
At the World Economic Forum, she plans to promote Michigan's economic development strategy, discuss electric vehicles and U.S. governance, and emphasize openness for business, accompanied by Messer.
This trip is her first international economic mission of 2026, following visits to the UK, Ireland, Singapore, and Japan.

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Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, began an investment mission in Switzerland on January 19, 2026, aiming to secure global partnerships.
At the World Economic Forum, she plans to promote Michigan's economic development strategy, discuss electric vehicles and U.S. governance, and emphasize openness for business, accompanied by Messer.
This trip is her first international economic mission of 2026, following visits to the UK, Ireland, Singapore, and Japan.