AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoForced-Labour Tariffs: The U.S. is moving to rebuild its tariff regime after a court setback, proposing 10% to 12.5% duties on imports from about 60 economies, including Canada, tied to forced-labour enforcement failures—setting up fresh trade uncertainty for Canadian exporters. Trade Talks: Canada is pushing for a 16-year renewal of USMCA and parallel sectoral tariff talks with the U.S. after steel and aluminum measures were extended for another year. Economy Watch: New data has Canada’s GDP flatlining and slipping into “technical recession” territory, adding fuel to debate over how serious the slowdown is. Culture & Media: Ottawa ordered the CRTC to back off a plan to triple foreign streamer contributions for Canadian content, while also announcing $600M yearly support for music and media. Indigenous & Environment: Canada endorsed a plan to move remaining captive whales from Marineland to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain, and wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are returning as conditions improve. Industry Focus: The federal government is pouring more money into forestry as a report warns homegrown problems are driving an “existential risk” for the sector.
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