AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade & Diplomacy: Jordan and the US signed a Reciprocal Trade Agreement, cutting reciprocal customs duties on Jordanian goods to 10% and boosting access for garments and textiles, while keeping duty-free access under the 2001 pact. Middle East Energy Risk: The Houthis declared a Saudi-linked blockade around Bab el-Mandeb, warning it could widen the Iran war and disrupt a chokepoint carrying a major share of global trade. USMCA & Tariffs: US and Mexico launched a third round of USMCA talks as Trump signals new Canada duties, raising stakes for North American supply chains. US Domestic Courts: A federal judge blocked California’s “Truth in Recycling” law, saying vague standards could chill truthful packaging claims and invite lawsuits. Voting Integrity: New Jersey’s governor says a motor-vehicle software error registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote; fewer than 400 reportedly voted. AI & Regulation: New York’s AI data-center pause faces pushback as Hochul defends targeted regulation to protect ratepayers while allowing smaller projects. Economy & Industry: Malaysia says it will intensify steps to blunt unilateral US measures affecting semiconductors and E&E, while Henan (China) expands trade-in subsidies to spur consumption. Sports: Rain or Shine beat Phoenix in the PBA Governors’ Cup as former captain Gian Mamuyac debuted for his new team.
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