AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-Canada Tariffs: Trump’s 50% duties on most Canadian goods are triggering fresh backlash from business groups, with analysts calling the move targeted but still a marked escalation that could hit integrated supply chains and jobs. Trade Diplomacy: Canada’s Mark Carney says he and Trump will intensify talks with the U.S. and Mexico as USMCA negotiations resume, while Jordan and the U.S. sign a reciprocal trade deal to cut customs duties and expand market access. Geopolitics & Energy Risk: The Iran war’s spillover is reshaping trade routes and energy prices, as Houthis threaten to widen disruption around Bab el-Mandeb, raising the stakes for global shipping and oil. Industrial Policy & Competitiveness: Malaysia vows to blunt unilateral US pressure on semiconductors and E&E via its National Semiconductor Strategy, while Henan expands trade-in subsidies to lift consumption. Digital & Growth: South Africa and the World Bank back a $1.5bn development policy loan focused on electricity, freight/logistics, and water reforms, and Caribbean agencies receive ICT gear to speed up digital trade documentation. Public Sector Integrity: Puerto Rico’s top permit officials step down amid corruption allegations, underscoring how governance risks can spill into economic confidence.
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