AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods took effect, with rates reportedly ranging from 15% to 50%, as Washington escalated with import bans on targeted Canadian products like alcohol, dairy and motorcycles—sparking uncertainty for exporters and sticker-shock for businesses. Energy & Permits: Facing the fallout, the federal government is streamlining environmental reviews for major energy projects, while also pushing big clean-energy builds, including groundbreaking on what’s expected to be Canada’s largest carbon capture and storage hub near Clive, Alta. Politics & Messaging: A Michigan poll shows many voters there disapprove of Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, and U.S. late-night hosts are mocking the dispute. International Moves: Canada, France and the U.K. are banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Business & Finance: Rogers priced $1.6B in subordinated notes, and Canada’s AI literacy push launched a national initiative. Community: Saskatchewan is boosting funding for Roadways Literacy Academy, and Ottawa is funding youth crime prevention and online safety projects.
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