AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: CPAC has endorsed U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in the GOP Senate runoff, adding another major conservative signal as he faces Sen. Darline Graham Nordone. Food Safety: A multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts has reached 55 illnesses across 15 states, including South Carolina, with federal health officials urging consumers to avoid recalled sprouts from Everything Sprouts LLC. Trade & Tariffs: Trump’s 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods took effect after talks collapsed; Canada says it will retaliate “dollar for dollar,” while the U.S. frames the dispute around new demands and walk-backs. National Security: Trump again called the Strait of Hormuz “American territory” and said Iran will “never” get nuclear weapons, as Iran rejects the claim and warns of a broader response. South Carolina Economy/Infrastructure: Trump told a Myrtle Beach crowd I-73 is “all funded” and “ready to go,” reviving a decades-long push for the elusive highway. Local Business/Community: The Daily Iberian will shift to a once-a-week print schedule starting Aug. 28, citing rising printing and delivery costs.
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