AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods kicked in Sept. 8, with duties up to 50% hitting everyday categories like dairy, cheese, cosmetics, electronics and packaging—raising the odds of higher grocery costs and more shrinkflation pressure. Beef & Food Labeling: The U.S. is moving ahead with tariff-free imported ground beef to cut prices, while a new Trump order triggers a review of country-of-origin labeling rules—sparking a fresh fight between ranchers and consumer-facing transparency advocates. Sustainable Finance in the Region: Trinidad and Tobago’s stock exchange launched GSS+ bond guidelines to channel capital into measurable social and climate projects, aiming to boost investor confidence and local deal flow. Digital Trade Boost: A new IDB/WTO/World Bank report says digitally delivered services exports in Latin America and the Caribbean nearly quintupled since 2005, reaching about $87.7B in 2024. Consumer & Retail Pulse: Los Tacos No. 1 secured private equity backing to expand in New York, while Minno reiterated it remains independent and continues selling rugged devices across Mexico and Latin America.
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