AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoForced-Labor Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative proposed new Section 301 duties of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after finding forced-labor rules weren’t effectively enforced, with Guatemala listed among the 10% tier—public comments and hearings are expected to shape final rates. Animal Health Shock: Texas confirmed the first New World screwworm case in decades, detected in a calf in Zavala County, triggering quarantine and surveillance efforts that could threaten cattle supply and prices if it spreads. Guatemala Immigration Case: A detained Guatemalan woman released after months in ICE custody said she was denied urgent ovarian surgery while detained, highlighting ongoing medical-care disputes in U.S. immigration enforcement. Air Connectivity: BermudAir announced winter expansion with direct flights from Boston to Belize, Turks and Caicos, and Guatemala City, adding new regional links for tourism and business travel. Climate Pressure on Industry: A new Greenpeace MENA documentary, Under the Sun, spotlights climate impacts in communities including Guatemala, tying environmental stress to broader economic and supply-chain risks.
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