AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for the collapse of tariff talks, saying Ottawa “wanted more” at the last minute, while Mark Carney said the U.S. demands were “unfair” and “uneconomic,” setting up a dollar-for-dollar retaliation fight that small firms fear could mean layoffs and higher costs. Policy & Diplomacy: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Canada and the U.S. Aug. 25–Sept. 2 for economic and financial talks, including an investment roundtable tied to energy, AI and critical minerals and possible CEPA progress. Entrepreneurship Pulse: GoDaddy’s Small Business Research Lab named Alberta Canada’s most entrepreneurial province, with microbusinesses up 17% in 2025, and reported growth across every province. Business Finance: Clip Money posted Q2 2026 results showing 42% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by more deposit users and higher revenue per user. Real Estate & Jobs: LG Electronics Canada leased nearly one million sq. ft. in King City, Ontario, for a major GTA distribution hub. Tech & Growth: Insi achieved SAP PartnerEdge Sell status in Canada and the U.S., aiming to sell SAP Cloud ERP directly as the renewal cycle ramps up.
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