AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoForced-Labour Tariffs: The US Trade Representative has proposed new duties on imports from 60 economies, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, after findings that countries failed to enforce bans on goods made with forced labour—India, China and others are in the higher band. EU Fiscal Pressure: EU rules are set to bring more countries into deficit scrutiny, with Bulgaria expected to be reprimanded as energy-price pressures strain budgets. Global Growth Wobble: The OECD warns the Middle East conflict could drag on into 2027, raising energy costs, inflation risks, and recession odds worldwide. UK Jobs Warning: The OECD also predicts Britain’s unemployment rate will jump sharply in 2026 as higher minimum wages cool hiring. Australia Slows: Australia’s economy grew just 0.3% in the March quarter, hit by cyclone disruptions to exports and weaker net trade, even as data-centre investment lifts machinery spending. Climate Signals at UN: China’s climate role was highlighted at a UN event in Beijing ahead of World Environment Day, as the UN flags record heat and rising vulnerability. UN Leadership: Bangladesh’s foreign minister was elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly, with India’s Jaishankar among those congratulating him. Trade Talks Setup: The US is seeking public input on a US-China Board of Trade to manage tariffs and aim for more balanced trade.
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