AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade Shock: President Donald Trump has ordered new 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian imports, citing “discriminatory” treatment of U.S. autos, alcohol and dairy; the duties cover about US$20B in goods and are set to start in 30 days, with exemptions for energy, potash, fish and critical minerals, while still hitting items like wine, hockey sticks and cement—prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to say Canada will “intensify” talks and provinces to prepare responses. Intergovernmental Focus: Canada’s premiers are meeting in P.E.I. as the tariff threat hangs over discussions on internal trade and major projects, with Carney set to join later. Defence & Industry: Ottawa is expected to announce it will join a next-gen fighter jet program as an observer, and Canada also extended Babcock’s Victoria-class submarine support contract by six years. Energy Reality Check: A Fraser Institute study says fossil fuels still dominate Canada’s energy use in 2024, with little change since 1995. Business & Tech: Orica Digital Solutions opened a new Axis Technical Centre in North Bay, while BlackRock Canada announced July cash distributions for iShares ETFs. World Cup Politics: A new look at how hosting the World Cup is increasingly tied to geopolitics and soft power.
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