AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Tensions: As the Aug. 19 tariff deadline nears, Canada and the U.S. keep negotiating, with sources warning the gap remains wide and that Canada may need to remove retaliatory measures to avoid new levies. Global Trade Scrutiny: The White House’s “Great Transshipment Scam” flags China-linked supply chains and names Canada among economies at risk of being used to route goods around U.S. tariffs; Singapore also says firms must accurately declare the true country/region of origin. Auto Industry: Unifor says Stellantis is considering closing or selling its Brampton, Ont. plant, blaming U.S. trade tariffs. Transit & Manufacturing: Hyundai Rotem won an order for eight more light rail cars for Edmonton, citing cold-weather performance. Energy & Markets: Canada’s TSX shows resilience amid geopolitical risk, while investors watch oil and dividend plays. Household Pressure: A Fraser Institute study says the average Canadian family spent 42% of income on taxes in 2025. Labour & Travel Disruption: Another airline strike risk is highlighted by coverage of how work stoppages can shut down Canada’s air system. Wildlife Update: Six more belugas were moved from Marineland to U.S. aquariums, leaving just 11 whales at the closed Canadian park.
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