AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Canada retaliated with tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods, hitting everyday items like seafood, cheese, clothing and cosmetics, as the dispute escalates and New York’s hotel industry braces for fewer Canadian visitors. Energy Leverage: Analysts and reporting focus on how the U.S. could pressure Canada through energy flows, while Trump’s posts raise the stakes for electricity, oil and gas moving north. Policy & Markets: Canada’s TSX slid nearly 150 points amid the tensions, and IRCC updated work-permit processing estimates, with some countries seeing modest improvements. Regulation & Business: Canada’s DTI says 93% of vape brands are unregistered, pushing lawmakers toward tougher enforcement and harmonized excise taxes. Corporate/Finance: The PSE flagged Dominion’s Tampakan merger as a backdoor listing, while Canada’s CIRO resumed trading for Luka Capital and abrdn detailed how it calculates its redemption trigger. Local Governance: Iowa’s Marshallese community marked Constitution Day in Dubuque, and Vermont’s housing rehab program secured base funding to keep renovations moving.
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