AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Growth Outlook: Mapfre Economics projects world growth at 3.0% in 2026 and 3.1% in 2027, with inflation easing but risks tied to fiscal stress and uneven recovery. Trade & Tariffs: A coalition of 25 US states challenges Trump’s Section 301 tariffs on 60 countries, including India, arguing weak legal footing and higher costs for Americans. South Asia Trade Deals: Bangladesh and South Korea sign a CEPA, granting preferential access for most goods; Pakistan and Iran reaffirm a $10bn trade target and push an early FTA, with Karachi and Gwadar ports in focus. Energy & Transport Policy: Philippines fuel subsidy talks consider a P20-per-liter support for PUV drivers; Pakistan says it has no generation shortage but needs storage and grid flexibility for solar surpluses. AI, Aviation & Copyright: Malaysia invites feedback on a Low Altitude Economy framework and clarifies that AI training using copyrighted material requires licensing/royalties. Local Economy & Jobs: India’s Telangana faces backlash after a CM remark calling some engineering graduates a “criminal waste,” while World Bank cuts the Philippines growth forecast to 3.7% for 2026.
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