AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Canada Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods kicked in Tuesday, with duties up to 50% hitting everything from steel and farm equipment to everyday items like cheese and cosmetics, as relations sink to their lowest in decades. US-Colombia Reset: Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Barranquilla, framing a new push on security, earthquake recovery, and economic rebuilding. Digital Growth for LatAm: A new IDB-WTO-World Bank report says digitally delivered services exports in Latin America and the Caribbean nearly quintupled since 2005 to $87.7B in 2024, urging better connectivity and modern trade rules. Food Prices Watch: The UN’s FAO reports global food prices rose in August to the highest since late 2022, driven by climate shocks and war-related supply disruptions. Caribbean Tech for Learning: The Nelsonian Foundation is rolling out free AI tools across the Caribbean for tutoring, dementia care support, and financial literacy. Culture & Media: Brazil’s TV Globo confirmed “Avenida Brasil” returns for a second season, premiering in January 2027.
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