AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoU.S.-China Auto Tensions: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pressed Ford to cut technology ties with CATL, warning of national security risks; Ford says it’s a licensing deal, but the dispute shows how trade friction is reshaping auto supply chains. BRICS Payments Push: India’s Piyush Goyal urged BRICS to link payment systems, trade in local currencies, and simplify rules to speed consignment clearances ahead of the New Delhi summit. BRICS Finance Talks: Finance ministers and central bank chiefs backed faster cross-border payments and more local-currency use, while criticizing unilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers. UK Growth, Rate Bets: Britain’s economy grew 0.4% in July, driven by AI-linked services, boosting expectations of up to four Bank of England hikes. Energy Interconnections: Azerbaijan and Türkiye plan “electric TANAP” style power links to move Azerbaijan electricity toward Europe, with staged capacity expansion. E-commerce Crackdown (India): New rules from Jan 1, 2027 target dark patterns, fake discounts, and search-result manipulation. Ireland Economic Crime Plan: Ireland launched a multi-year strategy to combat economic crime and corruption, including cyber and cross-border activity.
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