AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariff Deadline: Trade talks are in the home stretch as 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B in Canadian goods are set to start Wednesday, with negotiators still far apart—key sticking points include dairy and the return of U.S. alcohol to Canadian shelves. Negotiations in Motion: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met virtually with U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer (their fifth session since the tariff order), while Ottawa also expects PM Mark Carney to speak with Donald Trump before the deadline. Niagara Orchard Impact: After Niagara flooding dumped more than 30 cm of rain, researchers warn peach production could drop and prices rise, with tree losses potentially affecting supply as soon as next year. Farm Safety Update: Nova Scotia RCMP say a faulty extension cord caused a shed fire at a farm where 10,000 chickens died in July; no charges yet. Ag Supply Chain Watch: Rail grain activity is running slightly slower than the prior week, with fewer unloads at key West Coast terminals.
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