AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” a move Canada’s PM Mark Carney and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected as a distraction amid stalled talks and fresh tariffs. Economy Watch: Statistics Canada says GDP grew at a 3.3% annualized pace in Q2, with exports up 3.6% and business investment rising, easing fears of recession even as a new round of U.S. tariffs adds uncertainty. Cost Pressure for Voters: A developing tariff fight could hit Republican midterm races, with “double whammy” risks for states facing both higher prices and Canadian retaliation. Industry Hit: Quebec paperboard maker RYAM plans to close its Temiscaming plant, blaming U.S. tariffs and affecting 425 workers. Public Health: Canada extended Ebola entry bans for people from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan for another 30 days, keeping quarantine rules in place. Disaster Update: No Canadians were among 121 foreign nationals rescued after Nepal-China flash floods; the missing list has climbed.
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