AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade Shock: The U.S. slapped 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after talks failed, and Canada says it will retaliate dollar-for-dollar—hitting everyday items from hockey sticks to tongue depressors and raising fresh questions for North American trade. Retail Safety: A legal settlement forces major retailers and receipt-paper suppliers to phase out toxic BPS chemicals in thermal receipts, aiming to cut hormone-disrupting exposure for shoppers and cashiers. Consumer Costs Watch: In the UK, food and drink manufacturers report a ninth straight quarter of negative confidence, with rising costs and regulatory pressure threatening skills and R&D spending. Local Deals That Move Product: Malaysia’s Rahmah SARA program is boosting sales for Sabah retailers and local manufacturers, with merchant partners up to 1,495 businesses and local goods seeing big jumps in demand. Hygiene Innovation: BASF opened a Mumbai lab for diapers and superabsorbents, expanding technical support for hygiene product makers worldwide. Traffic & Tech for Shoppers: Michigan is upgrading traffic-signal vehicle detection at key intersections to improve flow, while state laws push back against frustrating AI “bot loops” that block consumers from reaching humans.
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