AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. last-minute demands derailed talks, after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B–$28B of Canadian goods; Canada is now suspending negotiations and preparing dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, ag equipment, pulp & paper, and electronics. Political Fallout: Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged unity, calling Trump “not to be trusted,” while Carney framed the move as an “economic attack” and said Canada won’t accept a “bad deal.” Inflation Watch: July inflation reaccelerated to 3%, driven largely by volatile energy and gas prices, though economists say the Bank of Canada can focus on trade risks. Business & Labour: Unifor reached tentative agreements with General Motors covering 4,600+ members at major Ontario plants, amid tariff uncertainty. Local Economy: The RM of St. Louis is upgrading a 5.7-km stretch of the Trans Canada Trail (River Road) with a $60,000 grant to improve accessibility and safety. Global Trade Finance: Eurabelt Fuels launched a zero-fee fuel verification program for Africa and BRICS/Asia markets.
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