AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGordie Howe Bridge, Canada-U.S. tensions: Canada inaugurated the multibillion-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge with a Canada-only ceremony after the U.S. was left out amid Trump’s new 50% tariffs threat; the bridge opens to traffic Monday. U.S. tariffs: Trump’s latest tariff push targets a wide range of Canadian goods (with some key categories spared), and PM Mark Carney says Canada is ready to respond with “all options” while pushing to intensify trade talks. NATO spying case: Belgian prosecutors arrested a Canadian intern of Chinese origin at NATO’s SHAPE HQ in Belgium on suspicion of spying for a third country and links to a criminal organization; NATO says operations weren’t affected. Ukraine energy deal: Ukraine is proposing a 30-year strategic energy agreement with Canada, including Canadian LNG supply, plus a possible $650M Canadian grant to help Ukraine buy gas for winter. Trade with UAE: Canada and the UAE concluded CEPA negotiations, aiming to cut tariffs and boost market access; the deal is expected to support sectors from aerospace and agri-food to LNG and data centres. Wildfires: Western Canada and Ontario remain under pressure as lightning-driven fires and smoke continue to disrupt air quality and evacuations. Sports: Purdue begins a Vancouver exhibition tour, and Dundee added Canadian goalkeeper Owen Goodman on loan from Crystal Palace.
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