AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoUS-Canada Trade War: Talks collapsed and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian goods, prompting Mark Carney to announce “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs from Sept. 8 as Trump escalated the rhetoric. Middle East Security: Iraq’s Yazidi survivors rejected amendments that could weaken the Yazidi Female Survivors Law, while Russia hit a train bound for Odesa carrying nearly 600 passengers. Iraq Governance & Armed Groups: Shiite political leaders agreed to push a PMF Service and Retirement Law before Sept-end and to address weapons held by factions. Business & Work: Philippines’ TP earned a 9th Great Place to Work nod as it expands digital services; Dubai adopted a unified workforce productivity measurement system across 32 entities. Regional Trade Links: Mindanao is eyeing a Tiblawan Port to boost Mindanao’s connectivity with BIMP-EAGA economies. Local Life & Services: Australia’s Queensland residents fear vandalism after homes were vacated for Olympic-era transport demolition; Canada’s courts froze new police appointments pending a restructuring law decision.
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