AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoForced Labor Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative has rolled out new Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies after Section 122 forced-labor levies expired, with duties of 10% or 12.5% depending on whether countries ban forced labor and whether they enforce it—effective July 24 at 12:01 a.m. ET and set to last unless changed. Food Security & Diets: A new report says hunger is falling across Latin America and the Caribbean, but the region’s next hurdle is making healthy diets affordable, not just calories available. AgTech for Healthier Food Systems: The World Food Prize Foundation named 10 semifinalists for its Innovate for Impact Challenge, including projects focused on reducing post-harvest losses and improving farm incomes through cold storage and circular bio-based inputs. MercadoLibre Pharmacy Push (Chile): Uruguay-based MercadoLibre is reportedly seeking permission to run an in-house, online-only pharmacy model in Chile, which would require regulatory changes—another sign of how health retail is shifting online. Uruguay in the Spotlight: Uruguay’s Luis Suárez earned MLS Player of the Matchday honors, adding two goals and reaching major Inter Miami milestones.
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