AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoMiddle East Risk: The U.S. and Iran launched fresh strikes again, with analysts pointing to renewed escalation risk after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Trade Politics: Canada’s PM Mark Carney urged the U.S. to “stop doing memes” as tariff talks remain tense, while G20 finance chiefs (except China) backed action on distorted trade imbalances. Corporate Moves: Nestlé agreed to sell its mainstream supplements business for $1 billion to Yellow Wood Partners. Tech & IP: Apple expanded its lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging broader sharing of Apple hardware trade secrets. Small Business Support: The U.S. SBA held a Roanoke roundtable with Rep. Ben Cline, focusing on access to capital and reducing burdens on local firms. Local Economy & Resilience: Worcestershire extended its Elevate Growth Programme to June 30, 2027, backing SMEs with consultancy and peer learning. Consumer Safety: General Mills removed artificial colors from U.S. cereals, replacing them with fruit/veg/spice-derived dyes.
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