AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariff Standoff: Ottawa says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on about $28B of U.S. goods starting Tuesday, after Washington escalated with 50% duties; talks are at an impasse and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette paused her campaign for a special cabinet meeting as the clock runs out. Currency Clash: Trump again called the Canadian dollar “unacceptable” and blamed an “imbalance,” while Canada insists it’s ready to negotiate only on terms that protect autos and metals. Economic Fallout Watch: Michigan Democrats warned the “erratic” tariff war is hitting jobs and investment, as Canadians back countermeasures in new polling. Border Security: RCMP says Black Hawk helicopters will keep patrolling the Canada–U.S. border as part of layered operations. Domestic Politics & Governance: A survey finds Toronto’s public safety reputation lags behind official crime trends, and a new report argues DEI rules in federal research chairs have hurt research performance. Other Canada Notes: Ontario moves ahead on Highway 413 procurement; B.C. reservists get job-protected training leave aligned with national standards.
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