AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: A new poll says Canada’s Sept. 8 counter-tariffs could hit Canadian small businesses hard, with 69% relying on U.S. ties and many cutting spending, delaying hiring, or raising prices. US Policy for Ranchers: Trump signed orders pushing wolf delisting reviews, reinstating country-of-origin labeling for beef, expanding interstate sales for smaller meat processors, and ramping Packers and Stockyards Act enforcement. Disaster Relief for SMBs: Ohio lawmakers urged FEMA for a major disaster declaration after August storms, citing damage to homes and businesses and requesting SBA physical damage and economic injury loans. Local Capital for Growth: Roseville, California, is adding $15M to a lending partnership to help small businesses access expansion loans through regional banks. Fraud & Compliance: A guide warns about DBE/ACDBE fraud in DOT contracting and urges owners to report sham status claims. Cyber Threats: Spammers are using invisible Unicode tricks to evade email filters and run phishing campaigns. Manufacturing Tech: ToolDance unveiled its X1 smart desktop CNC mill at IFA, aiming to bring professional machining to makers and small shops. Small-Business Disruption: A Corte Madera nicotine/tobacco ban proposal has retailers warning it could force closures.
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