AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSMCA Auto Talks: Mexico’s Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard says Mexico is pressing the U.S. for a discount on the 25% car tariff and more flexibility on steel duties as USMCA talks enter a tighter, sector-by-sector phase. Tariff Evasion Crackdown: The White House report “The Great Transshipment Scam” accuses 40+ countries—including Mexico, Canada, India, Japan and the EU—of helping China dodge tariffs via relabeling and light processing, warning of penalties. Michoacán Avocado Resumption: The U.S. fully resumes inspections and activities in Michoacán after a security scare, with Mexico’s security efforts credited for restoring the flow of the key avocado supply chain. Border Security vs. Environment: In Big Bend National Park, bulldozers and construction for border barriers are underway despite legal and local opposition over damage to sensitive desert land. Immigration Enforcement Fallout: A ProPublica investigation says HSI’s push to find noncitizens on voter rolls backfired, producing few prosecutions and raising concerns about false positives and legality. Mexico-Linked US Crime Case: U.S. authorities charged a Mexican national after CBP found fentanyl hidden in an electric moped at the southern border. Weather: Baja California braces for monsoon storms and triple-digit heat through Sunday, with flood and lightning risks flagged.
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