AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Fallout: Loblaw says tariffs will hit prices again and is bringing back its “T” symbol for U.S.-sourced tariff-affected items while pushing more Canadian suppliers onto shelves. Markets & Rates: Farm Credit Canada warns higher U.S. bond yields tied to tariff-driven inflation and debt risk could lift borrowing costs for Canadians, including mortgages and farm financing. Jobs Watch: StatsCan reports Canada lost 41,700 jobs in August; unemployment stayed at 6.4%, with economists flagging trade-exposed sectors as a key risk. Tariffs at the Pump: Ottawa extends the federal fuel excise tax suspension to Jan. 31, 2027, aiming to ease costs even as counter-tariffs are set to begin Sept. 8. Energy & Industry: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe heads to the U.K. for the World Nuclear Symposium to boost nuclear trade ties; Bruce Power will host a domestic supply-chain summit. Agriculture Tech: CAAIN backs $4.2M in greenhouse automation and AI projects, including robotic grading for tomatoes.
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