AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariffs: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego says Democrats may struggle to curb Trump’s tariff power, as Canada’s Carney urges Washington to stop “memes” and get serious—while retaliatory tariffs keep pressure on North American supply chains. G20 & Iran: At the G20 in North Carolina, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled fresh Iran sanctions and “economic asphyxiation,” as the U.S. launched new strikes and markets brace for wider disruption. UK Growth Drag: The British Chambers of Commerce warns the UK is stuck in the “slow lane,” with business investment and construction weakening momentum. Ontario Nuclear Supply Chain: Ontario will invest $1.9M to map workforce bottlenecks and prepare manufacturers for nuclear expansion as trade tensions bite. Armenia–Russia/EU Path: Putin warns Armenia’s EU accession process could force trade-chain disruption with the EAEU, while Armenia’s leaders push deeper ties with Slovakia and Vietnam. Africa Trade & Energy: Ethiopia and China’s Yunnan province aim to deepen coffee value-addition, and ADIPEC 2026 highlights rising African energy leadership. Philippines Outlook: Economists expect growth to rebound above 4% in Q4 on infrastructure catch-up despite earlier slowdown.
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