AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to start hitting U.S. goods just after midnight Tuesday, with Ottawa aiming to match Washington’s Section 338 duties dollar-for-dollar as Trump keeps escalating the fight. Bombardier Pressure: Trump also demanded a U.S. sales ban on Bombardier unless the company “builds here,” adding fresh pressure to an already tense aerospace dispute. Quebec Politics: Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette warned the tariff countdown could trigger another round of retaliation, while urging support for Bombardier as the issue stays front and centre in the campaign. Labour Day Angle: In Port Elgin, workers and union supporters pointed to Canada’s push for major projects and skilled-trades hiring as tariffs threaten jobs and prices. Cabinet Planning: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a fall Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff focused on speeding up delivery on the economy, infrastructure, and global partnerships. Other Canada Watch: NOAA said northern lights could be visible across parts of the U.S. near the Canadian border before dawn Tuesday.
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