AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Tariffs & Forced Labor: The U.S. began imposing new 10%–12.5% Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners after a temporary 10% surcharge expired, targeting countries accused of not banning or enforcing forced-labor import rules; Guatemala is listed among the 10% category, raising cost and competitiveness pressure for regional exporters. CAFTA-DR Sourcing Signals: A University of Delaware study with US fashion brands found 76% of respondents sourced apparel from CAFTA-DR members in 2026 (up from 64% in 2025), with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras among the key suppliers—though firms still worry about trade-policy uncertainty. Power Access in Guatemala: Volunteer linemen from U.S. electric co-ops helped bring electricity to a Guatemalan village (Guadalupe), building over four miles of line and connecting homes, schools and churches. Food & Health Risk: A major U.S. cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce linked to central Mexico has reached nearly 2,000 cases across nine states, keeping supply-chain and food-safety scrutiny high. Agriculture & Heritage: New research using stable isotopes suggests maize was central to Classic Maya diets in southeastern Petén, reinforcing the long-running role of maize cultivation in the region.
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