AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War Hits the Ground: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs (15%–50%) on about $20B of U.S. goods took effect Sept. 8, targeting hundreds of categories from steel and aluminum to dairy, paper, textiles, and building materials—prompting warnings of higher costs and pressure on cross-border supply chains. New U.S. Import Bans on Canada: The Trump administration escalated further by moving to block some Canadian autos, dairy, motorcycles, and alcohol imports, with the alcohol and other bans set to start Sept. 29. Mexico Angle—Border and Trade Friction: The tariff fight is also raising uncertainty around North American trade rules and the broader U.S.-Canada-Mexico relationship, with businesses scrambling to adjust. Mexico Environment Win: Mexico’s forestry restoration push reported major gains, with plant survival rising to 64% after support linked to technical help and local participation. Mexico Sovereignty Politics: Claudia Sheinbaum defended Mexico’s sovereignty and rejected dual nationality for the presidency, framing it as a shield against external pressure. Diplomatic Flashpoint: Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after Trump posted a map depicting Iceland under the U.S. flag, calling it “entirely unacceptable.”
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