AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade Reset: The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal to scrap many post-Brexit food checks and customs costs, restoring access for products including sausages, shellfish and seed potatoes. British exporters say paperwork and delays remain a major barrier to growth. Market Access: The US plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA duty-free access from Jan. 1, 2027, putting South African auto parts, citrus and wine exporters and Rwandan coffee producers at risk. South Africa is seeking a bilateral deal and alternative markets. Energy and Investment: Malaysia says data-centre growth must not squeeze electricity supplies for existing industries, while upgrading power infrastructure to support digitisation and new investment. Export Momentum: Indonesia recorded a $10.61 billion trade surplus in the first nine months of 2026, with manufacturing exports driving September’s gains. Food Supply: Lidl Ireland signed a €90 million, five-year potato deal with Meade Farm, extending a supplier relationship that began in 2000.
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