AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-China Economic Security: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress that competition with China now sits at the center of US diplomacy, driven by economic security, supply-chain risk, and tech leadership. OECD Industrial Policy: Qatar’s finance minister joined OECD talks in Paris on “getting industrial policies right” for open markets, growth, and resilience. India Capital Flows: India is moving to scrap long-term capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors’ holdings in government securities to attract inflows and support the rupee amid Iran-war and oil-price pressure. US Forced-Labour Tariffs: The US proposes double-digit tariffs on 60 economies over “forced labour” enforcement, with rates of 10% for some partners and 12.5% for others, including Singapore. Middle East Trade Shock: US lawmakers pressed Rubio on Iran’s economic and commercial fallout and urged release of Gavi funding. New Zealand Disaster Levy Debate: NZ’s finance minister said a separate “Community Protection Levy” may be debated, but stressed fiscal constraints and infrastructure spending. Armenia-Iran Trade: Armenia and Iran highlighted cooperation in energy, logistics, and trade-economic sectors. Malawi Farm-Led Recovery: Malawi unveiled a shift from subsidies to mega farms, irrigation, and agro-processing to revive growth and exports.
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