AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs (15% to 50%) kicked in Tuesday on about $20B–$28B of U.S. goods, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning Canadians to brace for “tough times” as Ottawa tries to reduce reliance on the U.S.; markets slid and economists warn some costs may filter into Canadian prices. U.S. Contract Threats: Trump escalated the fight by directing the U.S. General Services Administration to remove Canadian-origin products from federal contracts unless “full and fair reciprocity” is restored. Regional Fallout: Border-state businesses in places like Vermont and Michigan are bracing for higher costs and delayed impacts on bids and supply chains; Nova Scotia’s premier says firms are preparing and a $50M contingency fund is available. Global Sanctions: Canada joined the UK, France and 10 others in plans to restrict trade tied to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, drawing praise from the UN human rights office. Housing & Finance: CMHC looked at how Canadians are shifting mortgage terms as rates stay high, while the CSA advanced data portability ideas for investment markets. Tech & Agriculture: Canada announced funding for clean lighting tech for indoor agriculture and a National AI Literacy Initiative. Community & Culture: Timmins’ Tamarack Festival returns with northern theatre, poetry and art.
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