AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade Tensions: The U.S. import ban on nearly $1B of Canadian goods kicked in Tuesday, hitting booze, dairy and some motorcycles, with Canada pushing back and warning of fallout for businesses. Energy Expansion: Canada’s LNG Canada approved a C$33B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling capacity to 28 million tons a year and targeting more overseas demand. Markets & Sentiment: Stocks drifted lower as bond yields climbed and U.S. consumer confidence fell to the lowest since 2014, underscoring pressure from prices and the Iran-war backdrop. AI for Small Business: Long Island’s LIA-AI Growth Academy wrapped up with grants for 49 small firms to put AI into day-to-day operations. Workforce & Tourism: Southwest Virginia launched Tourism Ready training for hospitality workers, while Washington’s Association of Washington Business kicked off its 10-day Manufacturing Week bus tour. Regional Economies: CNMI warned it’s losing about 1,000 residents a year as the private sector shrinks. Local Resilience: Rocky Mount asked residents to voluntarily conserve water amid low rainfall, and Riverhead businesses cleaned up after a nor’easter flooded downtown.
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