AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Canada Trade Shock: The US imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods after talks collapsed, and Canada’s PM Mark Carney says Ottawa will retaliate “dollar for dollar,” escalating pressure on North American supply chains that also touch Mexico. Cross-Border Livestock Watch: The US plans to reopen cattle imports from Mexico’s Sonora under new New World screwworm controls, a move that’s dividing US ranchers even as it could ease losses for Mexican producers. Consumer Food Safety: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to fresh jalapeños from Mexico has triggered expanded recalls across Texas and beyond, with regulators urging shoppers to follow guidance and discard affected peppers. Retail & Food Culture: Boutique chocolate makers are leaning into “bean to bar” sourcing and origin stories as global cocoa turmoil reshapes what consumers buy. Local Business & Tourism: Dominica is moving ahead with a Cruise Village at Woodbridge Bay, expected to start construction in October and funded via foreign direct investment. Manufacturing in LatAm: LG opened a new refrigerator plant in Paraná, Brazil, to boost local production for the wider Latin American appliance market.
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