AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: Canadian countertariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods took effect Tuesday, escalating a fight that’s already spilling into key midterm races and prompting fresh political pressure on Republicans, including Trump’s threat to block Bombardier sales unless jets are built in the U.S. Markets & Inflation: Investors are weighing strong earnings against rising macro risks—Fed rate decisions, Middle East escalation, and energy/inflation worries—keeping stocks choppy. Iran Conflict: The U.S. says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after attacks on warships, while Iran retaliated and sanctions hit Iran’s aviation sector. Elections & Voting Rules: Courts and election officials remain in the spotlight, from Supreme Court fights over Missouri’s map to renewed debate over removing noncitizens from voter rolls. Renewables Backlash: A new report finds a record number of state-and-local restrictions on renewable projects, with hundreds of contested developments tied to organized opposition. Privacy at the Border: CBP expanded electronic device checks, including password demands and Global Entry revocations, reigniting traveler privacy concerns. Health Politics: Iowa’s rising cancer rate is becoming a central issue in a tightening U.S. Senate race.
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