AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Midterms: Voters are deciding control of Congress and a slate of governors, with affordability and high utility bills among the key issues. Several races could bring historic wins for women; Kentucky voters also approved limits on governors’ pardons near elections. Trade Talks: Canada’s Mark Carney says negotiations with the U.S. have intensified, with Washington offering more. The U.S. is also threatening to remove South Africa and Rwanda from its duty-free trade pact with Africa, raising concern for exporters. Middle East: Kuwait condemned an attack on a Qatari LNG tanker, warning of risks to shipping, energy supplies and regional stability. In Israel, coalition talks remain uncertain, while Netanyahu’s party and the attorney general clash over fraud allegations involving Arab parties. Global Ties: King Charles described Britain’s role in the slave trade as a shameful chapter, while Carney called for justice at the Commonwealth summit. Kenya and the Netherlands also launched €2.74 million in programmes to deepen trade and investment.
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