AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoTrade Shock for SMBs: Canada’s PM Mark Carney says the U.S.-Canada talks collapsed and new 50% tariffs took effect, with “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation planned for Sept. 8—raising fresh uncertainty for cross-border manufacturers and suppliers. SMB Finance Boost: IFC approved a $10m four-year loan to ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) to expand lending to women micro-borrowers, aiming to close a major MSME credit gap. SBA Size-Rule Overhaul: The U.S. SBA proposed sweeping changes to small-business size standards, including simplifying NAICS categories and shifting toward employee-based thresholds—potentially affecting 110,000+ firms. Local Help in LA: Los Angeles County launched a free Financial Clinic for entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering coaching, debt management, and capital-readiness support. Digital Assets Licensing: Pakistan rolled out a virtual-asset licensing system and opened its portal, giving existing operators until Sept. 5 to apply. Startup Growth Program: Cameroon’s SCALE 32 announced a new free 4-month incubation/acceleration cohort starting Sept., with a target of 50% women-led startups. Tech for Small Business: Google Pixel Watch added breathing emergency detection to alert emergency services—positioned as a safety upgrade for owners and staff. Energy & Industry Investment: Cleveland-Cliffs will invest $1b in Ohio’s Middletown Works with DOE support, aiming to sustain jobs and boost domestic manufacturing.
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