AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade Fight: Tariffs and counter-tariffs are escalating again, with Canadian labor and small-business groups urging stronger federal support as Ottawa prepares new retaliation and workers brace for cash-flow pressure. Federal Policy & Small Business: The SBA is moving to overhaul small-business size standards for federal contracting, a shift that could reclassify tens of thousands of contractors and reshape who qualifies for set-asides. Local Business Impact: New York officials are pushing back hard after President Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” arguing it’s absurd while trade tensions already threaten tourism and local economies. Housing & Community Delivery: In the Bronx, the Fordham Landing redevelopment faces scrutiny over how long major projects take and whether promised affordability and timelines actually land. Workforce & Cost Pressures: Pennsylvania’s expanded property tax/rent rebate program is delivering more than $1.1B in relief to seniors and people with disabilities, with hundreds of thousands of rebates processed so far in 2026. Health Benefits Costs: Some employers are dropping coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs as costs rise, including Cigna and PepsiCo. Funding Help for SMBs: Arkansas’s ASBTDC is running free September “Funding Your Business” sessions on SBA loans, microloans, grants, and common financing hurdles.
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