AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Canada Trade Talks: The U.S. and Canada are back in negotiations as a midnight tariff deadline looms, with negotiators saying a deal is “very close” and likely involving reductions on autos, steel and aluminum while key issues like softwood lumber and agriculture remain unclear. AI & Business Risk: Anthropic’s plan to add watermarks to text is fueling new questions for companies about how to use AI safely and how to prove what’s human-made as AI adoption spreads. Payments & Retail Tech: Payarc is partnering with RV Business Tech to embed card payments into RV park operations, aiming to streamline transactions and reporting. SME Policy Push: Malaysia’s SME groups are urging Budget 2027 to measure outcomes like productivity and investment speed, not just grants and incentives. Corporate Moves: Roots is set to go private in a deal with Marquee Brands, while KPJ Healthcare’s president and MD will step down. Local Business Impact: A two-alarm fire at Tranquility Spa in a shopping center has left five businesses closed, and tool thefts worth £4,000 hit a UK business park.
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