AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-Canada Trade War: The U.S. started 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian goods after talks collapsed, with Canada’s PM Mark Carney saying retaliation will hit “dollar for dollar” starting Sept. 8 and targeting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, ag equipment, pulp/paper, and electronics. Immigration Courts: A federal judge struck down Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa ban as “contrary to law,” saying officials can’t deny visas based only on country of origin. Food Aid: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% in a year, with advocates pointing to paperwork and administrative hurdles pushing people off rolls. Election Rules: USPS finalized a new absentee-ballot rule tied to Trump’s election-integrity push, while noting it won’t apply it for 2026 unless court injunctions are lifted. National Security & Trade: The U.S. approved major defense sales, including air-to-air APKWS II guidance kits for Italy and 21 Black Hawk helicopters for Norway. Public Health & Agriculture: New World screwworm has returned to the U.S., though officials say outbreak risk is currently low.
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