AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade Diversification: Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a trade pact that will cut or eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of current Canadian exports, opening opportunities for farmers, manufacturers and aerospace firms. Ottawa says the agreement supports its push to double non-U.S. trade. U.S. Trade: Carney says talks with Washington have intensified and the U.S. is moving closer to Canada’s position, but he downplayed hopes for an immediate deal. Canada-EU Ties: A Canada-EU summit is set to launch formal talks on closer relations, while a dispute over Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s absence from summit events has strained ties with Carney. Clean Fuel Rules: Ottawa’s draft changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations would use a credit multiplier to support domestic biofuels, but industry groups say the proposal won’t offset U.S. subsidies. Mining Accountability: Representatives from six Latin American and Caribbean countries are challenging Canada over alleged abuses linked to Canadian mining companies and gaps in corporate oversight.
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