AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Talks collapsed in Washington and the U.S. moved ahead with 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods, hitting items from steel and dairy to wine, electronics, appliances, and hockey gear. Retaliation Plan: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will respond “dollar for dollar” starting Sept. 8, targeting U.S. steel, dairy, electronics and other sectors, after calling the U.S. demands “uneconomic, unfair” and a “miscalculation.” Political Fallout: Trump escalated the fight with fresh attacks on Canada on Truth Social, while Canadian premiers and U.S. lawmakers warned the tariff back-and-forth will raise costs and disrupt cross-border business. Local Angle: In Alberta, local riders shone at the Okotoks Pro Rodeo, including Nanton’s Ty Taypotat (83 points) and Carter Sandberg in saddle bronc.
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