AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Ottawa says the U.S. has withdrawn demands tied to Canadian culture and French-language discoverability, reopening the door to talks—though Washington also says there are no “open channels.” Tariffs & Retaliation: Canada is matching new U.S. 50% duties dollar-for-dollar and has adjusted its counter-tariffs, removing seafood and fish items after warnings they could hit Atlantic Canada’s processing sector; the Sept. 8 measures remain in focus. Great Lakes Flashpoint: Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” while Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed “now and always” and cited the Wendat origin of the name. FX & Markets: The Canadian dollar was cited around C$200.50–204.95 per unit in Pakistan exchange listings as investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks. Canada-India Investment Push: India is ready to start a Bilateral Investment Treaty with Canada, targeting CAD 70B trade by 2030. AI & Business: Kinaxis touts AI agents that are starting to convert into paying customers, reinforcing the “AI that makes money” theme. Public Finance/Policy: Ottawa is funding research talent, including 64 new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada, as part of the Global Impact+ initiative.
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