AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade Talks Watch: Trump and Mexico’s Sheinbaum spoke by phone as USMCA negotiations near a 2026 review, with issues still open on autos, steel/aluminum, agriculture, labor and economic security. Market Pulse: India’s Sensex rose 260 points and Nifty gained 64 points in early trade, led by metals, realty and cement while IT lagged. AI at Work: Research finds many UK employees rarely disclose when they use generative AI, raising new pressure for clearer workplace rules. Supply Chain Push: Reckitt plans $400M to expand and consolidate its US supply chain for Mucinex and other brands, aiming to cut disruption risk. Policy & Compliance: The EU warns Turkey over waste treatment and could move toward a trade ban if plastic waste mismanagement continues. Small Business Relief: Maryland Gov. Moore seeks an SBA disaster declaration for Empire Towers businesses after a structural emergency. Automation Trend: UK firm Spark Robotics says robots are helping businesses cover repetitive tasks amid staff shortages. Regional Trade: East Africa CEOs warn non-tariff barriers and fragmented regulation are holding back intra-regional trade growth. Local Impact: Hurricane Lowell continues to squeeze Kauai small businesses as tourism drops and cleanup drags on.
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