AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: President Trump escalated pressure on Canada with orders to remove Canadian-origin products from U.S. government procurement lists, as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs kicked in on about $20B of U.S. goods—hitting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, electronics, and more. Aerospace & Kansas Jobs: The Bombardier fight is now front and center for Kansas, with Trump threatening to block Bombardier sales unless it builds in the U.S.; Bombardier says its U.S. supply chain spans thousands of companies and supports major employment, including in Kansas. TSA Airport Access: TSA PreCheck launched “Gateside” at select airports, letting eligible non-ticket holders pass security and reach airport gates for meetups and layovers. Kansas Infrastructure: KDOT crews begin a U.S. 59 and K-47 asphalt overlay in Neosho County starting Sept. 14, with one-lane pilot-car traffic and delays up to 15 minutes. Local Community & Youth: Topeka’s Touch-A-Truck returns downtown Sept. 12, spotlighting fire, emergency, and construction vehicles with career-focused Q&A for kids. K-State Innovation: K-State recognized 36 inventors and breeders tied to patents and plant variety protections, including new wheat varieties and agricultural engineering advances.
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