AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLivestock & Trade Shock: The U.S. confirmed new New World screwworm cases in Texas and a dog case in New Mexico, triggering quarantines and renewed pressure on cattle supply chains after the pest’s return from Mexico—an issue that could keep feeder and live cattle markets elevated as borders tighten. Tariffs & Compliance: USTR moved toward broad Section 301 forced-labor tariffs, proposing 10% to 12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies, with comments due in early July and a public hearing set for July 7—raising new compliance costs for importers. Agroecology in Guatemala: Guatemalan farmers in the Western Highlands are reviving Maya-rooted biopesticides to cut reliance on expensive agrochemicals, aiming for safer, cheaper crop protection. Packaging Industry: Expo PACK México 2026 returned to Mexico City with record participation, spotlighting food, pharma, and industrial packaging and processing solutions across Latin America. Water & Community Development: A Guatemala-focused nonprofit effort described how coaching and microfinancing help women entrepreneurs avoid scams and grow small businesses.
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