AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The White House announced new U.S. import bans on Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles starting Sept. 29, adding to Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs after talks collapsed. Auto Shock: Trump also threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian-built pickups and SUVs (including Silverado, RAV4 and CR-V) from 25% to 50% in 2027, raising fresh price worries for cross-border production. Housing Costs: Canada’s counter-tariffs on U.S. homebuilding materials are already being blamed for higher construction costs and delays. Ukraine Partnership: Zelenskyy called the Canada–U.S. tension “strange” while in Canada, as Ottawa pushes deeper Ukraine cooperation, including energy and air-defence support. Global Trade/Politics: Canada joined the growing coalition of countries backing a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, following the UK and France. Business & Jobs: Canada’s beef market access is back after the Dominican Republic approved imports again. Culture: TIFF continues to spotlight Canadian stories, including Jay Baruchel’s “The Stunt Driver.”
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