AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade & Compliance: USTR scheduled July 7–9 public hearings on proposed Section 301 forced-labor trade action covering 60 economies, with India set to testify July 8 and submissions from groups including Guatemala, as importers weigh comments due July 6 and possible tariff duty increases. Agriculture & Food Security: FAO launched CropSuit, a free tool that matches crops to local soil and climate conditions to boost yields and resilience—timely as climate stress and land degradation threaten productivity. Agri-Health Watch: U.S. health officials are investigating a spreading cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated food or water, with Michigan reporting a sharp rise in cases. Cattle & Biosecurity: Wildlife Conservation Society warned illegal cattle movements can spread New World screwworm while also exposing wildlife in protected areas that are often not monitored. Guatemala Trade Link: Guatemala is prioritizing accession to the Korea–Central America FTA to expand exports and attract more Korean investment, with domestic legislative steps underway. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir plans new routes that include Belize and Guatemala City, adding Central America access via seasonal services starting December 2026.
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