AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Ottawa’s finance minister says Canada “didn’t start” the tariff fight and will protect economic sovereignty, as Washington expands bans and tariffs that are already reshaping cross-border supply chains. Industry Impact: Ontario alcohol makers brace for new U.S. import bans after earlier retaliation boosted domestic sales, while Saskatchewan’s premier says some sectors face only “minor” effects as targeted tariff relief kicks in. EU Coordination: EU ambassadors reportedly backed a Canada-focused outreach despite Trump-aligned leaders, setting up a late-October summit aimed at tech, research, and trade friction reduction. Global Finance & Markets: A yen-carry-trade unwind threat grows as Japan’s currency jumps on expectations of faster Bank of Japan hikes. China Trade & Growth: China opened CIFTIS in Beijing to push services openness, while state banks received a large capital injection to support lending. Policy & Development: Jordan’s PM highlighted investment council priorities and major projects, and Alberta advanced skilled-trades training to lift productivity. Local Cost Pressures: Ghana transport unions say fare reviews are still under consultation, not decided.
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