AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade and Prices: The U.S. removed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods but reshuffled duties on others. Talks on steel and autos continue, leaving costs uncertain for businesses and shoppers. Retail: Canadian sales rose 1.2% in August to $74.6 billion, with new-car purchases leading the gain. Food Industry: Japan’s Umios agreed to buy Nova Scotia’s High Liner Foods for about C$1.25 billion, combining seafood businesses in a major sector deal. Store Expansion: Couche-Tard has reportedly made a fresh bid for Cumberland Farms, while Uniqlo plans a downtown Vancouver flagship in the former Nordstrom building.
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