AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will retaliate “dollar for dollar” after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods, with Canadian counter-tariffs starting Sept. 8 targeting sectors like steel, dairy, electronics, appliances, pulp and paper, and more. Trump’s “51st state” jab: Trump escalated the fight on Truth Social, claiming Canada wants “the benefits” of being a U.S. state “without being one,” and accusing Ottawa of hitting American farmers with “massive” tariffs. Negotiations collapse: Carney blames last-minute U.S. demands as “unfair” and “uneconomic,” saying Canada was close to a deal but walked away to protect sovereignty and key industries. Political fallout south of the border: U.S. lawmakers warn the tariff back-and-forth will raise prices and deepen uncertainty for border states, including Maine and Vermont. Fraud watch (IRCC): Canada’s anti-fraud officials warn scammers are impersonating the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and IRCC, pushing fake “investigations” and requests for money or banking details.
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