AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: Canada and the U.S. have failed to seal a deal, triggering new 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods and prompting Ottawa to retaliate “dollar for dollar” starting Sept. 8, with sectors named including dairy, steel, electronics—and fishing rods and hockey equipment. Aquaculture & Fisheries Policy: Sri Lanka is launching a programme to tighten management of its shark fishing industry, saying sharks are mainly taken as by-catch and that exports of legally permitted products (fins, gills, jaws, skin) must meet international conservation standards. Blue Economy & Training: A new Blue Economy Centre of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh will focus on sustainable ocean use, coastal conservation, ocean tech and skills, with links to ocean observation and research partners. Food Safety: A study in Egypt flags heavy-metal risks in commonly eaten fish sold in markets, testing mercury, arsenic, lead and cadmium across multiple species. Wildlife & Coasts: Giant Atlantic bluefin tuna have returned to Yorkshire waters after ~60 years, with researchers tagging fish off Whitby as fisheries management is credited for the comeback.
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