AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-China Trade Reset for Food: China agreed to ramp up purchases of U.S. beef and poultry, with an annualized $17bn per year for 2026–2028, and to restore beef access while resuming poultry imports from bird-flu-free U.S. states—an attempt to cushion American farmers after the Trump-Xi trade fight. Brazil Trade Signals in Textiles: Brazil’s apparel imports jumped 19% as demand leans further on China, with knitwear still dominating the import mix. ESG Pressure Test: A new push argues ESG policy is moving from “metrics” to real capital movement—highlighting gaps between frameworks and outcomes. BRICS and UN Reform: BRICS foreign ministers backed broader UN Security Council reform and more Global South voice, while divisions over West Asia remain a live fault line. Brazil Conservation Boom: Tourism in Brazil’s protected areas hit BRL 40.7bn in sales in 2025, supporting 332,500 jobs and 28.5m visits. Tech and Standards: ODF marks 20 years as an open ISO standard, with Brazil among adopters.
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