AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Canadian and U.S. negotiators met in Washington for a third straight day to try to lock in a deal before Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods kick in Saturday; details are still scarce, but officials say dairy supply management would stay put, while experts expect some tariff relief (especially for autos, steel and aluminum) and more uncertainty around agriculture and lumber. Retail & Household Pressure: Statistics Canada reported retail sales rose 0.6% in June to $74.3B, but an early July estimate points to a 0.8% drop—coming as surveys show Canadians feel squeezed by wedding costs and everyday debt. Food & Safety: MEC recalled Shuttlecraft kid carriers over a shoulder-strap attachment defect that could cause a fall hazard; no injuries reported in Canada. Shopping & Convenience: FreshCo opened its first Atlantic Canada stores in Halifax (Lower Sackville and Bedford), with more planned in Dartmouth. Consumer Tech/AI: Turnitin says it will require consent to use student work to train AI tools, raising new questions for schools and families. Health & Pharma: Biocon launched its aflibercept biosimilar YESAFILI in the U.S. after a patent-injunction settlement.
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