AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Canada Trade War: The US imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods after talks collapsed, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will retaliate “dollar for dollar” starting Sept. 8—raising new uncertainty for USMCA and especially auto-related sectors. Consumer Costs: Gas prices in Los Angeles County rose again, with AAA reporting a 1.1-cent jump to $5.664 a gallon, as crude-price uncertainty keeps pressure on drivers. China EV Export Push: China’s NEV exports surged—QNB says 2025 shipments topped 7M vehicles and 2026 momentum continues—while Beijing’s new five-year plan treats EVs as mature enough for less subsidy-led support. Safety & Compliance: California approved new rules for high fire-risk homes requiring removal of flammable landscaping and barriers around properties over the next five years. Motorsport Spotlight: Verstappen admitted illness at the Dutch Grand Prix, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli confirmed his grid penalty will be taken at Monza.
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