AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoForced-Labor Tariffs Hit Guatemala: The U.S. imposed new Section 301 duties on 60 trading partners after a temporary global 10% tariff expired, with Guatemala listed in the 10% tier for imports tied to alleged forced-labor supply chains—raising costs for exporters and importers while exemptions remain for items like oil, gas, fertilizer and some food. Trade Shock Across the Region: Latin American governments and business groups reacted to the 10% vs 12.5% split, warning of shifting competitiveness in the U.S. market. Steel Pulse: World crude steel output rose 1.7% in June 2026 to 155.7M tonnes, with Guatemala included in North America figures. Energy Deal Watch: Guatemala’s renewables sector gets a boost as Engie and MasPV signed long-term BESS power agreements in Spain and Guatemala. Human Smuggling Case: In Texas, 11 people were indicted over a train-container smuggling operation that killed seven migrants, underscoring ongoing logistics and border security risks.
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