AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUSMCA Shock: The White House says it won’t renew the USMCA “in its current form,” setting up a new phase of annual reviews and fresh uncertainty for Canadian exporters and auto supply chains. Currency Watch: The Canadian dollar is sliding on the growing risk premium tied to USMCA non-extension talk. Trade Talks Ahead: Canada’s trade minister says CUSMA remains in force while negotiations continue, but businesses are bracing for more volatility. AI Financial Risk: Economists and central bankers warn the AI boom could amplify leverage and debt, raising systemic instability and job-loss risks. Energy Efficiency Push: Dozens of countries, including Canada, backed energy efficiency as a cornerstone policy to cut costs and improve resilience. Markets & Tech: Canada’s TSX keeps a strong run as investors chase AI-linked winners, while Robinhood expands its crypto-and-tokenized-asset push with a new chain-native platform. Defence & Industry: INKAS plans major North American manufacturing expansion, and Ottawa’s defence strategy continues to reshape procurement and production priorities.
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