AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS–Brazil Trade: The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports starting July 22 under Section 301, citing issues from digital trade and payments to deforestation; Brazil’s Lula rejects the claims and vows countermeasures. Market Volatility: South Korea is tightening rules for leveraged single-stock ETFs after repeated emergency trading halts, including higher cash requirements and limits on new listings. EU Tech Regulation: The EU orders Google to share search data with rivals by 2027 and open Android to rival AI companies, with Google pushing back. Energy & Industry Policy: Malaysia says it will only approve data centre projects after checking energy and water capacity, prioritizing residents first. Business & Fraud: A B.C. man sues after alleging an online crypto investment scam cost him $867K, while Malaysia’s court hears claims a company’s donation linked to a government project. Corporate Moves: Jabil opens an AI-enabled logistics hub in Penang; DP World expands its electric fleet at Santos port to cut emissions and boost capacity. Small Business Support: South Africa’s Mandela Day program will hand over business equipment to MSMEs.
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