AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Trade Crackdown on Forced Labor: The USTR has advanced Section 301 actions tied to forced-labor enforcement gaps, including a proposed 12.5% tariff on India and a public comment process for a new US-China Board of Trade aimed at more balanced, reciprocal trade. Vietnam Trade Pressure: Vietnam’s trade deficit hit a record $5.21bn in May as imports rose on higher energy and semiconductor costs, while exporters brace for potential new US tariffs. AI for Business, With Guardrails: Microsoft unveiled MAI-Thinking-1 at Build, while business-focused guidance warns that AI agents need strong controls before they can take action. Australia Growth vs. Data-Center Boom: Australia’s GDP grew just 0.3% in the March quarter, with cyclone disruptions weighing on exports even as data-center investment propped up machinery spending. UK Labor Market Risk: Labour’s zero-hours contract proposals drew warnings that a stricter reference-period approach could worsen youth unemployment. Investment and Deal Flow: Versant backed microdrama platform GammaTime, while Signable secured multimillion-pound funding to expand eSignature growth.
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