Trade: other; Michigan international trade commission; establish. Creates new act.

HB 5641 creates the Michigan International Trade Commission within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to analyze and improve the state's global economic competitiveness. The commission, appointed by the governor with representation from key sectors (agriculture, shipping, healthcare, automotive, finance, labor, and trade experts), will provide independent trade analysis and quarterly reports on tariff impacts to the legislature. It will inform the public about Michigan businesses' international competitiveness and make recommendations to the governor and legislature. The commission must meet regularly, follow open meetings and freedom of information laws, and operate without member pay but with expense reimbursement.