AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The U.S. escalated its dispute with Canada by banning imports of Canadian dairy (including whey), most alcohol, and motorcycles, with the bans set for Sept. 29, while also reshuffling some tariff lists and moving to exclude Canadian-origin goods from major long-term federal contracts unless Ottawa offers “full and fair reciprocity.” Retaliation at Home: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs—up to 50% on about $20B–$27.6B of U.S. goods—already took effect, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will “pivot and prosper,” even if it comes “at a cost.” Bombardier Pressure: Trump also renewed threats aimed at Bombardier, saying the company can’t sell in the U.S. unless it builds there, despite Bombardier pointing to a large U.S. supply chain. Middle East Policy: Britain, France and Canada announced bans on imports from Israeli West Bank settlements, citing “ethnic cleansing” and warning the moves threaten a two-state solution. Health & Safety: Health Canada warned shoppers to stop using a SHEIN “Spiral Toy” due to a choking hazard. Education Watch: Manitoba students’ PISA results show science up slightly, but math and reading down.
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