AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–Brazil Tariffs: The U.S. moves ahead with a new 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, with beef and coffee among key exemptions, escalating a trade fight that Brazil says is unjust and will trigger reciprocal retaliation. Energy & Logistics: Maersk opened a distribution and warehousing center near Port of Suape in Brazil to serve consumer goods, retail, automotive, tech and food; Hitachi Energy and Eve also signed to build charging and grid infrastructure for eVTOL “flying car” operations. Food Safety: Taco Bell faces a cyclospora-linked lettuce scare, with the FDA saying the chain will stop using a supplier tied to the outbreak. Consumer & Retail: Montirex launched a new golf collection ahead of The Open, while RAMRODD spotlights inclusive swimwear up to 3XL. Sports & Media: Ragnarok: Rebirth Global launched across North, Central and South America (except Brazil), and coverage continues around the Argentina–England World Cup final build-up. Sustainability & Health: The UN reports the cost of a healthy diet is up 25% since 2021, pricing it out for about one-third of the world.
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