AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Trump again claims the U.S. has been “ripped off for 50 years” by Canada and says a deal “could come fairly soon,” as the dispute continues to reshape pricing and buying decisions north of the border. Retail & Marketing: A “Buy Canadian” backlash is pushing grocers to improve country-of-origin labelling and swap supply sources, with Ontario stores reporting big shifts toward Canadian produce. EU/Foreign Policy: France and the UK move to ban trade tied to illegal Israeli settlements, escalating pressure in a growing coalition. Canada-UK Leadership: Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe for his first in-person meeting with UK PM Andy Burnham, with defence, energy, AI and critical minerals on the agenda. Media & Tech: Samsung Canada fires back at Apple’s foldable iPhone with a TikTok-style jab, keeping the Canadian smartphone marketing spotlight on “who’s been doing it longer.” Local Crime: Toronto police seek a woman wanted after a dog attack at an off-leash park enclosure. Sports/Entertainment: TIFF continues to drive buzz, while Drake teases a new project and WWE releases a backstage segment featuring Blake Monroe.
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