AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: Canada suspended talks and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods after last-minute deal changes; Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will retaliate “dollar for dollar” starting Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, ag equipment, pulp/paper, and electronics. Immigration & Voting: A federal judge struck down Trump’s 75-country visa ban, while the Postal Service issued a final rule for absentee ballots tied to Trump’s election-integrity push. Children’s Privacy: DOJ approved a $400M TikTok settlement over children’s privacy violations, with $300M paid now and $100M later. National Security Rhetoric: Trump again called the Strait of Hormuz “American territory” as Iran warned of a “devastating” response amid new U.S. sanctions threats. Courts & Power: U.S. Supreme Court chief justice allowed Trump’s $400M White House ballroom construction to continue for now. Public Safety & Surveillance: National Park Service rangers raised privacy concerns after Flock cameras were installed in parks. Food Aid: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% in a year as paperwork and work-related changes tightened access.
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