AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade: Mark Carney says negotiations have intensified, with Washington dropping objections to Canada’s language and culture protections and its ability to strike other trade deals. He says progress is real, but no agreement is final. AGOA Fallout: The U.S. plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from its duty-free trade program in 2027. South African unions warn 3,000 to 10,000 jobs could be at risk, though one economist says only about 10% of the country’s U.S. exports used the preferences. Trade and Investment: Kenya and the Netherlands launched €2.74 million in programs to improve the business climate and tackle investment barriers. Sri Lanka’s Tax Burden: An economist urged the government to ease up on revenue collection, warning that high taxes and inflation are squeezing households and businesses while public services deteriorate. Farm Economy: U.S. farmer sentiment edged up in October, alongside government farm payments, but high input costs remain a concern.
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