AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEarthquake Relief & Trade Pressure: Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella asked President Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs that rose to 12.5% on Colombian goods after the 7.4 quake, arguing businesses are struggling amid the disaster; meanwhile, rescue efforts are shifting as hopes fade, with at least 294 dead and 320 missing reported. Food Safety Watch: The FDA began inspecting Taylor Farms’ central Mexico plant tied to a Cyclospora outbreak; for shoppers, CDC guidance says most lettuce is fine, but recalled iceberg lettuce should be off shelves, with the broader outbreak still under monitoring. Retail & Consumer Health: H-E-B and NatureBest recalled refrigerated pico de gallo and jalapeño products tied to a Salmonella outbreak in Texas and Louisiana—check use-by dates and packaged items, not loose produce. Ag Exports: Argentina and Panama agreed on phytosanitary rules to restart citrus exports, including lemons and mandarins/oranges/grapefruits. Energy Investment: ADNO C’s XRG entered Venezuela’s offshore Loran gas licence, expanding its gas/LNG footprint across Latin America. Digital Consumer Security: Google is rolling out mandatory developer verification for sideloaded apps on certified Android devices, starting with scam-prone markets.
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