AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: The U.S. and Canada say they’re close to a deal that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B of Canadian imports, with talks still not fully wrapped up and key terms unclear; Prime Minister Mark Carney is also pushing provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves as negotiations continue. Retail Impact Watch: In the meantime, Canadian shoppers and businesses are bracing for possible price swings tied to tariff uncertainty, including reports from hockey retailers that stick costs have jumped sharply. Local Consumer Deals: Aritzia’s annual Warehouse Sale is back in Vancouver Sept. 1–7 (plus a Friends & Family event Aug. 31), with items marked 50–90% off. Home & Building Products: Calgary window maker Window Seal West says it’s keeping manufacturing local for better control over quality and customization. Food Safety Recall: Wu Xian Zhai brand vegetarian beef and preserved beancurd is recalled in Canada over undeclared wheat. Energy/Climate Policy: Quebec approved a carbon storage pilot application, a step toward long-term CO2 storage testing in the province.
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