AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: Canada hit back at the U.S. with tariffs on about $20B of American goods, targeting items like steel, aluminum, cheese, appliances, clothing, cosmetics and farm equipment—another sign of how tariff pressure can ripple into North American supply chains. Gas Prices: Labor Day travel is starting with record pain at the pump: AAA says regular gas averaged about $4.14 nationwide, with prices tied to Middle East disruption and refinery issues; in Fort Mill, some stations are still nearly 40 cents below the state average. SC Consumer & Tech: South Carolina is set to receive nearly $247M from a multistate Meta settlement over Instagram/Facebook safety for kids and teens, with new usage limits and protections. Food Policy: SC is delaying SNAP “Healthy Food SC” restrictions until Nov. 1 as federal review continues after court setbacks in other states. Education & Culture: SCETV and Riverbanks Zoo are launching “Zoo Minutes,” immersive classroom-ready animal and conservation content. Local Business: Eggs Up Grill says it has reached 110 restaurants in South Carolina, highlighting franchise growth. Public Works: State leaders say infrastructure investments could drive major job creation and economic impact, with transport and storm-resilience projects continuing. Cyber/Auto Jobs: Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut about 4,000 jobs globally over two years, citing competition, tariffs and a prior cyberattack.
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