AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: Canada’s PM Mark Carney says talks collapsed after U.S. demands threatened sovereignty and key protections, as Trump’s 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian imports took effect and Canada plans dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8—sparking sharp backlash from leaders including Ontario’s Doug Ford, who told Trump to “kiss my ass.” Border & Public Safety: A federal watchdog says DHS shifted agents toward immigration arrests during Trump’s crackdown, driving a steep drop in fentanyl investigations and seizures. Cybersecurity: Iranian-linked hackers reportedly took a UK power plant offline and targeted water systems in multiple U.S. states using industrial control systems. Environment & Public Lands: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a proposed separated bike path in Grand Teton National Park would harm grizzly bears via habitat disruption and more human-bear encounters. Politics & Elections: DOJ urged the Supreme Court to lift an injunction blocking Trump’s mail-ballot order, but critics say the government’s argument “evaporated.” Local/Community: Chaffee County Republicans host a free meet-the-candidates event in Poncha Springs with races from governor down to county offices.
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