AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. “attacked” Canada after talks collapsed, with Washington imposing 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods. Carney calls the demands “uneconomic” and “unfair,” and says Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors including steel, dairy, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, appliances, electronics and more. Provincial Pushback: Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged unity, saying Trump “cannot be trusted,” while B.C. Premier David Eby called the tariffs “inexplicable and indefensible.” Farm Innovation: The University of Saskatchewan is advancing saskatoon berry breeding by mapping genetic diversity to help develop more marketable varieties. Climate Readiness: New Zealand is bracing for a potentially record-strong El Niño, with farmers and health officials preparing for heat, smoke and harsher weather.
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