AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs Talks: Canada and the U.S. are edging toward a deal to avert Trump’s planned 50% tariffs, with negotiators discussing possible Canadian concessions tied to energy, defense and critical minerals, while the U.S. would shelve Section 338 tariffs and ease steel and aluminum levies; still, officials say the sides are “far apart” and nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Iran’s foreign ministry is lashing out at Canada for joining the U.S.-led war on Iran, accusing Ottawa of acting like Washington’s “farm team” amid tariff threats and military integration. Petition to Expel U.S. Envoy: A Canadian parliamentary petition to declare U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata has topped 200,000 verified signatures, sponsored by Elizabeth May, citing “51st state” annexation rhetoric. Immigration Scrutiny: CBSA flagged 12 international students in Calgary after a protest as “possibly inadmissible,” with some referred for status checks. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Ottawa awarded a $768.6M contract for a new science campus in Ottawa to strengthen health, food safety and border security. Sports: Canada’s women won flag football’s world title over the U.S., while Canada’s men also qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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