AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade: Former PM Stephen Harper says Ottawa had “no choice” but to walk away from U.S. trade talks, arguing Washington sees Canada’s integration as incompatible with sovereignty, even as tariffs and retaliation bite. Investment & Tax Policy: Mark Carney’s Canada Investment Summit pushed a “productivity mega deduction” to slash the effective tax rate on new investment, aiming to attract $1T in capital. AI & Rights: Australia’s government is weighing an “opt-out” style compromise that could let AI firms access creatives’ works by default, drawing backlash over copyright and creator protections. Cybersecurity Procurement: A new report warns federal agencies can’t buy cybersecurity fixes fast enough as AI accelerates attacks, pointing to slow acquisition rules and readiness gaps. Public Services & Cost of Living: Trinidad and Tobago defended keeping a reduced super gasoline price despite higher import costs, while Ohio tightened local cybersecurity requirements. Energy & Trade Security: Russia’s energy minister argues the country can’t be excluded from global energy supply chains and calls for open trade at G20. Industrial Policy: UK Steel backed the government’s move to take control of Speciality Steels UK after failed bids, seeking stability for supply chains.
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