AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: New CFIB estimates say 53,112 Canadian small businesses are directly hit by U.S. tariffs, counter-tariffs, or both, with many exporters/importers still left out of relief programs—CFIB is pushing for a dedicated Small Business Tariff Relief program and faster SME desk decisions. Policy & Regulation: The U.S. SBA moved to return pending individual-owned 8(a) applications for social disadvantage revisions, setting a 45-day deadline, while WorkSafeBC proposes new rules that would force employers to manage “psychosocial hazards,” drawing pushback from business groups. Local Business Impact: Flooding in Dagupan City has kept some eateries and shops closed for weeks, cutting customers and delivery access. SME Finance & Inclusion: Pakistan’s SMEDA and PM Youth Programme signed an MoU to expand youth and MSME access to loans and business support, and PMIC with BII is partnering to unlock up to $30m in additional lending, targeting women and underserved borrowers. Business Climate Signals: NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August, with uncertainty still elevated even as owners remain more positive about their own firms. Workforce & Growth: Missouri’s HB 2974 speeds interstate licensing, including telehealth coverage, helping qualified professionals start working sooner.
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