AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Talks collapsed in Washington and the U.S. moved ahead with 50% tariffs on about $20B (and up to $28B in some reports) of Canadian goods, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying the Americans pushed “last-minute” demands that would limit Canada’s sovereignty and protections for language and culture. Retaliation Plan: Canada will match “dollar-for-dollar” starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. Provincial Response: Ontario Premier Doug Ford backed Carney’s walk-away and urged premiers to stay united; B.C. Premier David Eby said B.C. will stand strong and called returning American alcohol “absurd.” Public Safety: Toronto police said a person died after a shooting involving an officer in North York following a collision and attempted flee. Local Life: Vancouver’s Indonesian Festival returns Sunday at the Vancouver Art Gallery (free, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.). Sports: Toronto’s Victor Lai repeated as men’s singles bronze medallist at the badminton world championships.
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