AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTariff Shock Hits the Americas: The U.S. is rolling out a more “court-tested” tariff wall, including new 10%–12.5% forced-labor duties covering dozens of countries—raising fresh uncertainty for Latin American exporters. Energy & Trade Crossfire: Guyana is among the latest targets with a 12.5% U.S. tariff, while broader U.S. tariff moves also loom over regional supply chains and energy-linked goods. Venezuela Under Pressure: Trump again said Venezuela is “not ready” for elections, while reporting highlights the ongoing squeeze around Venezuela’s oil money and sanctions-related pressure on energy activity. Regional Power Projects: Caribbean-focused financing is moving—IDB Invest approved up to US$500 million for ANSA McAL, including energy efficiency and sustainability reporting. El Niño Risk: Colombia declared a national disaster over El Niño threats, underscoring how climate shocks are now directly shaping energy planning and resilience.
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