AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Trade: The U.S. trade deficit widened to $88.6B in July, the biggest since March 2025, as imports of computers, accessories and semiconductors surged while exports of crude oil and gold fell. Brazil Import Policy: Brazil’s Congress upheld Lula’s zero import tax on purchases up to $50, a move aimed at easing costs for cross-border e-commerce shoppers. Canada-US Friction: A U.S. Treasury official mocked Canada’s military capacity in a trade-war spat, underscoring how tariffs are spilling into politics and business uncertainty. Canada Industrial Push: Ottawa announced the largest VIA Rail investment in decades—$4.7B for new passenger cars built in Canada—while also rolling out tariff-response supports for small firms. Trade Deals & Tariffs: India said it will finalize a U.S. trade pact only after Washington offers better tariff terms than competitors. MERCOSUR-EU Quotas: MERCOSUR ministers failed to agree on EU export quota distribution, kicking technical drafts down the road. Energy & Security: Nigeria and the IEA signed a joint work programme on energy policy and security as geopolitical risk keeps markets jumpy. Digital Infrastructure: Canada released Responsible Data Centre Development Principles to protect electricity ratepayers and water use. Regional Tech Governance: Jamaica urged CARICOM to coordinate AI rules to shape outcomes for smaller economies. Local Economy Pressure: South Africa’s competition watchdog flagged “spatial leakage” from townships to outside markets, driven by licensing gaps and transport costs.
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