AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU-Canada Pivot: Mark Carney arrives in Strasbourg to help deepen ties with the EU as Trump’s trade pressure reshapes Canada’s priorities, with talks expected on a “unique alliance” covering trade, defence, energy and mobility. State of the Union Watch: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to call for European solidarity on climate, AI and China competition in her Strasbourg speech, with Canada positioned as a key partner. Russia Hybrid Threat: US authorities say Russian intelligence-linked suspects planned targeted killings of dissidents in the US and attacks on civilian and military infrastructure in European countries supporting Ukraine. Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia cancels and suspends some oil deliveries to Europe after drone attacks damaged a key export pipeline, adding to supply strain. Industrial Battery Push: Exide Industries signs a long-term cooperation with Germany’s ExCom to expand industrial batteries and energy storage across the EEA. Tech & Money: ECB chief Christine Lagarde warns European savings are funding the US AI boom without Europe sharing in the upside. Markets: European shares are set for a firmer open ahead of the Fed decision. Politics & Trust: A Politico survey finds many EU citizens don’t know who leads the European Commission. Mobility & Trade: BYD says it will localize production across Europe to become a “European company” and navigate EU tariffs. Aviation Decarbonisation: Emerson wins automation work for Europe’s first dedicated greenfield sustainable aviation fuel plant in the Netherlands.
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