AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Manufacturing Watch: A new Make UK/Bishop Fleming report warns family-owned manufacturers are under pressure from inheritance tax changes, sky-high electricity prices (top in the G7), and succession/skills worries—fueling fears of lost know-how as some consider selling overseas. Canada–US Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20bn of US goods have started, with duties from 15% to 50% hitting sectors from steel and appliances to cosmetics and farm equipment, raising costs and supply-chain anxiety for small firms. US–Canada Aerospace Clash: Trump escalated the dispute by threatening to block Bombardier sales in the US unless the company builds there, just as retaliatory tariffs loom. Middle East Energy Risk: Iran’s parliament speaker warned of strikes against US energy companies after a US threat to “destroy” Iranian tankers, framing any action as “defensive” and tied to self-defence. Tech & Infrastructure: Malaysia’s Maxis says it’s using Nokia optical tech to connect data centres for AI and enterprise demand, while Capcom reports Onimusha: Way of the Sword topped one million units on day one. China Trade Pulse: China’s foreign trade rose 17.6% in Jan–Aug 2026, with imports growing faster than exports.
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