AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade & Compliance: The Philippines is urging the U.S. to cut a new forced-labor-related tariff on Philippine goods from 12.5% to 10% after Manila set up an import-control system, as the U.S. keeps the higher rate in place while exemptions are considered. Public Safety & Industry Disruption: Guatemala’s INSIVUMEH says the Fuego volcano eruption has ended after 50 hours, but warns fine ash can be remobilized by wind and that lahars remain a key post-eruption risk—an immediate concern for agriculture and local operations. Food Security: The UN World Food Programme warns El Niño could push acute hunger higher, with Central America among the hardest hit, as it ramps up preparedness in countries including Guatemala. Digital Development: UNDP is moving blockchain from pilots to production “digital public infrastructure,” citing Guatemala among places where pilots cut distribution costs and arguing the next hurdles are governance and trust. Supply Chains & Manufacturing: U.S. fashion sourcing data shows China’s share of U.S. imports fell to 9.7% in early 2026, with companies diversifying beyond single-country shifts—relevant for regional textile and apparel exporters.
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