AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade Talks: The US, Canada and Mexico have started negotiations to renew USMCA, aiming for stricter North American manufacturing rules and tighter controls on Chinese imports. India Exports Push: India is targeting $1 trillion in exports in FY26, with merchandise growth needed to lift goods from $442B toward $530B, alongside services expansion. Economic Diplomacy: India and France co-chaired an economic and financial dialogue focused on critical minerals, economic sovereignty and finance links. Regional Business Climate: Cyprus warned it could lose €50M–€69M in EU Recovery Fund grants unless parliament quickly approves a rushed law creating a business development organisation for SMEs. Legal & Governance: Belize’s company filing rules for CARICOM-linked firms were upheld by the Caribbean Court of Justice as not violating the trade treaty. Energy/Shipping: Iran’s plan to charge tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage faces US efforts to offer a trade-off via unfreezing Iranian funds. Politics & Accountability: Philippines senators said the impeachment court should not keep sealed BIR tax records, urging return to the House panel. Rural Development: Zimbabwe’s minister highlighted a green corridor project in Mwenezi expected to create 15,000 jobs and drive major agriculture output.
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