AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTariff Fight: President Trump’s forced-labor tariffs are now in motion, with duties of 10%–12.5% hitting imports from more than 80 countries under Section 301, and courts may find the process harder to unwind even as critics warn the scope could still raise legal doubts. Trade Backlash: China protested the new tariff wave, calling it harmful and unilateral, while other partners say the move is unjustified. Forced-Labor Response: The Dominican Republic answered the U.S. tariff by issuing a decree blocking imports made wholly or partly with forced labor. Pentagon Numbers: The Pentagon lowered its official U.S. troop-death count in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing removals from the tally after a cease-fire declaration, while Trump continues using the higher figure. Tech & Work: Meta’s employee surveillance program—monitoring keystrokes and screenshots to train AI—has been paused after backlash and a data breach. Public Health: U.S. measles cases have surpassed the 2025 record, with 2,318 cases logged so far in 2026. Local Politics: South Dakota’s attorney general is fighting a court halt to a state abortion-advertising ban. Business & Culture: Adidas is opening a concept store at Mall of America, and TelevisaUnivision says U.S. ad revenue fell 29% amid World Cup competition.
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