AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariff War: Canada announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on about $20bn of U.S. imports, effective Sept. 8, as talks collapsed and Washington’s 50% duties kicked in—sparking fresh pressure on prices, supply chains, and retailers like Loblaw that are reintroducing tariff labels. Middle East De-escalation: Pakistan and Iran say they made “significant progress” toward ending a wider U.S.-Iran conflict, with talks also focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Global Economy Watch: The IMF says the world has so far “resisted” the energy shock, but warns of rising fiscal strain; Germany’s Ifo index rose for a fourth straight month while consumer confidence in the U.S. dipped. Investment & Business Push: Somalia hosted a China business forum to attract investment in infrastructure, manufacturing, fisheries, agriculture, energy, transport and logistics. AI and Power Concerns: Pope Leo XIV warned AI could become “economic colonialism,” urging oversight and safeguards. Local Growth Stories: Jollibee won a global growth award as it expands across 33 countries; Utah lawmakers push AI rules for businesses.
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