AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoTrade War Escalation: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are now in effect, hitting about C$27.6B (US$20B) in U.S. imports with duties of 15%, 25% and 50% on items including steel, aluminum, dairy (cheese), appliances, farm equipment, paper products and electronics—matching Washington “rate for rate” after talks stalled. Bombardier Pressure: Hours before the tariff deadline, Donald Trump threatened to block Bombardier jet sales in the U.S. unless the company builds there; Bombardier pushed back, and Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran urged the administration to consider Bombardier’s U.S. jobs footprint. Provincial Fallout: Saskatchewan moved to apply a 50% retaliatory tax on American alcohol as part of the broader trade fight. School Safety Push: Food Allergy Canada is calling for laws requiring all schools to stock epinephrine devices, pointing to Alberta’s 2020 requirement as a model. Diplomatic Ripples: Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after Trump shared a map depicting parts of Canada and Greenland under the U.S. flag.
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