AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTariff Shock Hits Small Business: Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $27.6B of U.S. goods (15%–50%) starting Sept. 8, escalating the trade fight after the U.S. imposed 50% levies on Canadian exports; Toronto retailers and restaurants warned costs could flow into menus and prices, while CFIB said the new “relief” still looks like a maze of thresholds that may exclude many small firms. Municipal Bill Comes Due: FCM president Tim Tierney warned municipalities will feel the hit first as infrastructure procurement costs rise, with even small local suppliers already facing tariff-driven cost spikes. Regional Fallout Watch: B.C. Premier David Eby urged tougher federal pressure beyond tariffs, while Manitoba’s “Buy Canadian” push is getting louder as businesses brace for higher costs. Prairie Producers Under Pressure: Saskatchewan honey makers say uncertainty is already disrupting U.S. sales as tariffs shut them out. Local Business Spotlight: Squamish councillor hopeful Ian Brown pitched seniors and arts as his priorities, while Kamloops named finalists for its 40th Business Excellence Awards. Tech & Growth Moves: Helcim raised $53M to expand small-business payments, and Rundoo secured $30M to help independent supply stores compete with big-box rivals.
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