AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The U.S. has escalated its fight with Canada by banning Canadian dairy, most alcohol and some motorcycles, with the import bans set for Sept. 29, while also reshuffling tariffs and moving to exclude Canadian-origin goods from major federal contracts unless Ottawa restores “full and fair reciprocity.” Retaliation at Home: Canada’s counter-tariffs are already in effect on about $20B (US$20B) of U.S. goods, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will “pivot” away from overreliance on the U.S., even if it comes with a cost. Bombardier in the Crosshairs: Trump also renewed threats aimed at Bombardier’s ability to sell in the U.S., warning the company it must build in America to keep access. B.C. Transparency Rollback: British Columbia changed its law to keep company-specific fossil fuel royalty payments secret, after earlier disclosures sparked questions about whether the public is getting a fair return. Middle East Trade Sanctions: Britain, France and Canada announced bans on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, drawing sharp Israeli backlash. Other Canada Notes: Costco plans new warehouses in Canada and the U.S.; and a Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Mississauga date featuring John Mulaney has been postponed.
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