AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDairy Supply Watch: Rabobank says global milk production is set to contract in 2026 as energy, fertiliser and financing costs squeeze farmers, with output growth expected to stall before turning negative later in the year—an early sign of a market rebalancing after excess supply. Consumer Policy & Prices: Nigeria’s IMF urges extending VAT to fuel products and adding telecom excise duties to fund spending, while India’s retail inflation outlook stays pressured by heat-driven food spikes. Global Trade & Logistics: China’s cross-border freight trains kept strong momentum in Jan–May, with 15,506 trips (+12.6% y/y), supporting faster movement of goods across major corridors. AI & Consumer Tech Access: The US orders Anthropic to cut foreign access to its newest top AI models over national security concerns, raising uncertainty for global users and enterprise deployments. Auto Industry Reshuffle: Geely plans to close, merge or sell excess factories as it pivots from China’s price war toward global competition. Food Safety Services: Bahrain’s Health Ministry launches a faster digital “Safe Disposal Certificate” for damaged food, cutting processing time to three days.
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