AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: Trump escalated the U.S.-Canada fight by threatening to block Bombardier sales unless the company builds in the U.S.; Bombardier says it already has employees, sites, and a large U.S. supply chain across dozens of states. Labor Markets: The Philippines reported unemployment at 6% in July 2026, the highest in 4+ years, driven by more young people entering work without enough jobs. Small-Business Finance: A new Kenya directive is pushing foreign-owned small retailers to shut down, triggering fear and a rush for documents to leave the country. Health Costs for SMBs: Korea’s doctors’ group opposes freezing next year’s health insurance premiums, arguing the fund’s sustainability is at stake—while small business owners want inflation-era relief. SME Growth & Inclusion: Australia’s Gender Index flags a “scaling cliff” for women-led firms as representation drops sharply with company size. Local Resilience: After severe weather, some U.S. small businesses are still dealing with damage and recovery costs into Labor Day. Regulation Watch: The UK’s compliance officer rules for law firms are drawing pushback from small and boutique firms, who want changes to how roles can be held.
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