AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade War Fallout: The US moves to ban many Canadian imports—especially alcohol, dairy and motorcycles—starting Sept. 29, while also reshuffling some 50% tariff lists and ordering federal buyers to remove Canadian-origin goods from a major procurement pool, raising the odds of higher prices and fewer cross-border sales. Retail Formats: Kmart opens its biggest New Zealand store at Westgate with the new Plan C+ layout, including checkouts near the exit and expanded women’s, beauty and self-service tech. Consumer Tech & Phones: Apple’s Sept. 9 keynote is set to debut the foldable iPhone “iPhone Duo” (two displays), with reported pricing around $1,999 and a launch in October. Banking UX: Trust Bank launches “Trust AI Ask,” letting customers search spending in plain language instead of digging through transaction lists. Food Safety: The USDA recalls imported pork guanciale tied to possible listeria contamination, a Class I risk. Local Business & Food: SpudBros’ new Bolton branch draws “queues out the door,” while McDonald’s starts a public consultation for a new Ystrad Mynach restaurant with parking, EV charging and jobs. Utilities & Costs: Parkersburg, West Virginia, passes a recycling ordinance that makes customers pay a $3 monthly fee even if they don’t recycle, after a judge said the old setup broke state law.
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