AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade Fallout: The White House announced a Sept. 29 import ban on specific Canadian dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles, plus new federal procurement rules that exclude Canadian goods from major U.S. government contracts—another escalation after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs. Consumer Impact & Recalls: Co-op Gold recalled two frozen chicken items due to undeclared egg, and the FDA escalated an alfalfa sprout recall tied to Salmonella/E. coli. Buy-Canadian Push: New Leger research finds 64% of Canadians plan to actively search for Canadian-made products amid the trade fight, with price (67%) and quality (56%) driving switches. Retail Rewards: Circle K Canada launched “Road to Rewards,” a visit-streak loyalty campaign with selectable rewards and a $10,000 grand prize draw. Business & Jobs: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada named leaders for its coffee and refreshment businesses as it moves toward a split into two companies. Food & Farming Pressure: Southwestern Ontario farmers say soaring diesel and input costs are squeezing margins, with some calling the outlook “bleak.”
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