AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUSMCA Watch: USDA officials say the July 1 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal should expand market access for U.S. agriculture, while a pork economist warns any disruption could hit an already tightly linked North American pork supply chain. Cuba Crisis Relief: A ship carrying 1,700 tons of aid collected in Mexico and Belize docked in Cuba as blackouts and shortages deepen under U.S. sanctions and an energy blockade. Peru Election Tension: Peru’s presidential runoff remains too close to call, with Keiko Fujimori holding a razor-thin lead over Roberto Sánchez as vote counts continue and a full result is not expected until mid-July. Livestock Health Shock: The USDA confirmed two more New World screwworm cases in Texas, raising fears for cattle and potential pressure on beef prices. Regional Growth Pressure: ECLAC cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America to 2.2%, blaming Cuba and Haiti for dragging down the region. World Cup Setup: FIFA’s North America hosts are preparing amid security, immigration, and ticketing concerns as the 2026 tournament nears.
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