AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Tariffs: Washington will exempt some Canadian goods—including paper and plastic packaging, machinery and agricultural products—from 50% tariffs starting Oct. 30. The limited relief follows lobbying from Maine Sen. Susan Collins ahead of a tight election, while broader trade tensions remain. Markets: The S&P/TSX fell 185 points as rising oil prices and doubts about returns on AI spending weighed on Canadian and U.S. stocks. Trade Diversification: Canada and Türkiye launched a strategic partnership and free-trade talks, aiming to deepen trade, energy and defence ties as Ottawa seeks markets beyond the U.S. Small Business: A CFIB survey found 60% of Alberta small-business owners expect to leave their businesses within a decade, but only 5% have succession plans; high costs and burnout are among the reasons. Investment: Ottawa unveiled a $1.75-billion venture and growth capital plan, while Statistics Canada reported retail sales rose 1.2% in August to $74.6 billion.
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