AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs: Canada’s inflation hit 3% in July as Middle East shipping disruptions pushed up gasoline costs, just as Ottawa races to avert new U.S. tariffs. Auto Sticking Point: Trade talks remain tense, with the U.S. insisting on a minimum 15% auto tariff while Canada seeks 10% or broader exemptions. Business Fallout in B.C.: B.C. manufacturers warn the looming 50% tariff deadline could be an “existential threat,” with Richmond Plywood saying it can’t absorb the hit. Clean Energy Deal: Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, backed by Ottawa, reached a tentative agreement for up to 14,000 MW of hydropower plus 2,000 MW of wind, framed as North America’s biggest clean energy investment. Wildfire Readiness: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada needs at least 60 water bombers for a national wildfire strategy. Air Canada Legal Win: A U.S. judge cleared the way for Air Canada to enforce a $25M Venezuela award. Tech & Environment: A 16-year-old built an AI “robot turtle” to detect microplastics in water.
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