AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWNBA Blockbuster: Kelsey Plum has landed with the Phoenix Mercury after a major trade from the Los Angeles Sparks, a move that could reshape the playoff race as Phoenix sits outside the final spot. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington with Janice Charette as the U.S. keeps pressure on CUSMA talks and threatens new tariffs. US Trade Data: The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June to $73.3B as imports fell more than exports, with services still in surplus. Tax & Digital Economy: Malaysia’s finance minister says the global tax system must evolve with digitalisation, while the Inland Revenue Board highlights AI-driven audits using billions of e-invoices. Corporate Moves: OpenAI pushes back hard in Apple’s trade-secrets lawsuit, publishing emails and calling the claims “aggressive and oddly personal.” Business & Policy: Malaysia’s Statistics Bill 2026 won’t force MSMEs to overhaul systems, and Labuan’s regulator says compliance is a competitive advantage. Tech & Infrastructure: DP World is expanding in Kenya with a Mombasa industrial park SEZ aimed at boosting regional logistics and jobs.
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