AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Trade Policy: The U.S. is moving ahead with Section 301 forced-labour probes, proposing 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 economies and putting India under direct scrutiny for enforcement gaps. Tariff Spillovers: USTR Jamieson Greer says more investigation results will land in the coming weeks, keeping markets on edge about broader trade costs. Central Banking Watch: New Zealand’s Reserve Bank outlook is shifting toward earlier, faster rate hikes, while India’s RBI is widely expected to hold rates in June and tighten later in FY27. Growth Signals: Australia’s economy slowed to 0.3% in the March quarter as cyclone disruptions hit exports, even as business investment rose. South Africa Jobs & Power: Ramaphosa says load reduction is ending as tax and debt stabilise, while the Presidency focuses on implementation to drive growth. Youth & Migration: Cabinet approved a 2026–2030 National Youth Policy, and Ramaphosa urged better-managed migration to protect services and jobs. Energy & Courts: New York and six states sued over a canceled offshore wind deal, arguing the government skipped required hearings.
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