AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoUS-Canada Trade War Escalates: Canada suspended talks with the U.S. after Mark Carney said Washington made last-minute demands that would restrict Canada’s sovereignty, including auto-sector terms, cultural and French-language protections, and limits on Canada’s ability to strike other trade deals. Tariffs Hit: The U.S. moved ahead with 50% tariffs on about $20–$28bn of Canadian goods; Canada vowed “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8, with targets including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. Political Fallout: Canadian premiers backed Ottawa’s stance, while leaders warned the alliance is being “ruptured” and urged unity as the dispute threatens USMCA renegotiations. Markets Watch: Investors also digested renewed bond-market stress and rising yields, with commentary warning of broader macro risks. Corporate/Investing Signals: Separate items included insider share buys (Delek Logistics CFO; Alpha Metallurgical director) and a push into AI/RWA trading systems (Apex Financial).
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