AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Canada’s counter-tariffs on $27.6B of U.S. imports take effect Sept. 8, matching U.S. rates (15%, 25%, 50%) after Ottawa suspended talks—raising new friction for steel, dairy, appliances, electronics and more. Middle East Shipping & Oil: Oil stays near $98–$100 as U.S.–Iran tensions rattle Strait of Hormuz traffic; Iran signals new corridor rules and Oman talks, while analysts warn disruptions could persist. Cuba Embargo Impact: Cuba says the tightened U.S. embargo cost a record $8.083B (Mar 2025–Feb 2026), with fuel limits worsening power outages and water supply. Public Transit & Labor: Kathmandu tests night buses (66,952 riders in the trial) and plans a broader intercity night network; in the UK, Edinburgh’s North–South tramline faces Roseburn Path opposition. Logistics & Infrastructure: Maxis deploys Nokia optical tech to boost Malaysia’s AI-ready connectivity; in shipping, BULL adds a 20-year-old MR tanker as it keeps buying in the ageing tanker market. Maritime/Trade Policy: Dutch officials say they can’t block military cargo on Dutch-flag ships unless it involves Dutch export or transit.
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