AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoTrade War Escalation (Canada–U.S.): Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. last-minute demands derailed talks, prompting Washington’s 50% tariffs on about $20–$28bn of Canadian goods and Canada’s “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8, with sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, pulp and paper, and electronics in the crosshairs. Sovereignty & Supply-Chain Stakes: Carney argues the U.S. tried to limit Canada’s ability to strike other trade deals, while premiers including B.C.’s David Eby and Ontario’s Doug Ford back Ottawa’s pushback. Debt & Rates Watch (U.S.): Investors are pressuring the Treasury as the national debt tops $40tn and long-end yields rise; the U.S. plans long-dated buybacks after yields jumped above 5.3% on 30-year Treasurys. Pakistan Economic Debate: Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal touts easing inflation and stronger exports/remittances, while former finance minister Asad Umar attacks fuel and tax policy as worsening poverty and growth. Digital Policy (Malaysia): Malaysia’s new e-commerce law aims to strengthen regulation and accountability for platforms and sellers. Energy & Geopolitics (Iran): Iran warns neighboring states that joining the U.S. “economic war” could make them targets and threatens oil exports through Hormuz. Infrastructure (Nigeria): Nigeria’s government approved NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B satellites to expand broadband and connectivity.
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