AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoForced-Labor Tariffs: The U.S. has launched new Section 301 duties of 10%–12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, including Bangladesh and Guatemala, after forced-labor enforcement claims were disputed; the move covers nearly all U.S. imports and takes effect July 24 with limited in-transit relief. Immigration Enforcement at Airports: ICE is working with TSA to target deportable people at check-in and gates, with reports of arrests across multiple states—raising new compliance and operational pressure for travel and logistics. Guatemala Legal Fallout: A U.S. appeals court upheld a removal order tied to a Guatemalan man stopped after discarding a cigarette butt, while another case involves a class of asylum seekers arguing removals to Guatemala violated a settlement. Health Policy: A tobacco-control push is promoting 100% smoke-free environments, with youth-focused dialogue on exposure and marketing risks. Agriculture Labor & Trade: H-2A guest-worker options are highlighted for seasonal farm labor, while U.S. mushroom growers weigh the impact of anti-dumping findings against Canadian imports. Regional Infrastructure: The U.S. plans $175.8M for undersea telecom cable upgrades across the Caribbean and Central America to counter China-linked risks. Culture & Media: FiGa Films secured worldwide rights to Guatemalan drama “Nosotros” ahead of TIFF.
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