AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChip Trade Tensions: The US Commerce Department faces scrutiny for clearing Chinese companies to handle Nvidia chips despite national-security concerns, intensifying calls for tighter export controls. Small-Business Relief: President Trump granted SNAP-accepting shops at least 90 extra days to meet new stocking rules after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of the burden on bodegas and other retailers. Markets & AI: Tech shares have slumped amid doubts about AI investment; OpenAI reported a $10.9 billion operating loss last quarter even as revenue rose 50%. Digital Trade: ASEAN countries signed a regional digital-economy pact aimed at easing cross-border payments, trade and business. Economic Outlook: Kenya faces a wide trade gap, with 2024 export earnings covering only about 41% of its import bill; a proposed strategy would boost local production and retain more foreign currency. Trade Risks: A critique of Trump’s tariffs argues they have not narrowed the US trade deficit and may be adding to inflation.
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