AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: The White House announced Sept. 29 bans on specific Canadian dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles, plus tighter federal procurement rules—another escalation after Ottawa’s C$27.6B counter-tariffs. PM Carney on Talks: Carney says he’s spoken with Trump recently and Canada is ready for a “fair” deal, but he’s not planning retaliation. Small Business Pressure: CFIB estimates 53,112 Canadian firms are hit by tariffs or counter-tariffs, warning support programs still miss many. Defence & Drones: Canada and Ukraine are expanding drone production and creating a Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace, with Canada aiming for millions of drones in two years. Ukraine Air Defence Aid: Carney pledged C$350M for interceptor purchases to bolster Ukraine’s air defences during Zelenskyy’s visit. Banking for Defence Firms: CIBC committed $2B to help Canadian defence and dual-use SMEs grow. Canada Economy & Markets: Oil spiked above US$100, pushing bond yields higher and raising inflation-rate worries. Coast Guard Upgrade: The CCGS Judy LaMarsh joined the Great Lakes fleet after 30+ years without a new large vessel.
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