AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade War Escalation: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs (up to 50%) are set to hit a wide range of U.S. goods, raising fresh pressure on prices and local businesses on both sides of the border. Mobile Tech Race: Huawei and Xiaomi unveiled new foldables ahead of Apple’s first foldable launch, while Apple’s iPhone Ultra reportedly faces production limits. Consumer Safety Recall: About 1,513 pounds of imported Italian ready-to-eat pork jowl (guanciale) are recalled over possible Listeria contamination, with no illnesses reported so far. Energy Costs & Policy: Iran increased gasoline prices for heavy users (subsidized quota stays low), a move that could add to inflation pressures. AI + Retail Reality Check: Agentic commerce is moving from hype to planning, with a forecast of up to $1T in U.S. B2C retail revenue by 2030. Data Center Backlash: AI data-center expansion is drawing political pushback over electricity, water, and land use as midterms approach. Air Travel Ground Deal: flynas and Swissport signed a long-term equity and ground-handling partnership, expanding Swissport’s Saudi footprint.
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