AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade War Shock: U.S.-Canada talks collapsed and 50% tariffs on about $20–28B of Canadian goods kicked in, with Ottawa vowing “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation—bad news for SMBs that rely on cross-border supply chains and predictable pricing. Health Coverage Pressure: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will stop covering limited-licensed mental/behavioral health providers in private practice starting March 1, sparking protests from clinicians who warn it will shrink access and worsen workforce shortages. UK Tax Relief Watch: HMRC’s R&D tax relief crackdown reduced fraud/error, but new analysis warns the tighter rules may also be discouraging legitimate SME innovation—raising the question of how to keep support without abuse. Local Growth & Retail Expansion: Makro is expanding in the Philippines with four new wholesale locations across Ayala Land developments, signaling continued demand for B2B supply. Cyber Risk for SMBs: Researchers say 2,000+ WordPress sites were hijacked via a global crime ring, a reminder to patch plugins and harden sites. AI for Small Business: A local “Small Business B(AI)sics” push argues owners should set an AI baseline before automating, so results can be measured—not just faster output.
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