AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Tariffs Hit Honduras and 59 Others: The Trump administration imposed new 10% and 12.5% import tariffs on 60 trading partners under Section 301, replacing a temporary 10% global levy that expired at 12:01 a.m. EDT. Honduras is listed among countries facing the 10% rate, while others—including the EU and China—face higher combined rates depending on their category. The US says the move targets countries it claims are not enforcing bans on goods made with forced labor, though affected partners dispute the rationale. Trade Shock for Households: Reports say the tariff wave is expected to push up prices in multiple categories of household necessities starting next month. Local Angle for Honduras: The US action also intersects with Honduras’ role in apparel and other supply chains, raising new compliance pressure for exporters and importers tied to US buyers. Animal Health Watch: Separately, FAO warns the New World screwworm is resurging across the Americas, threatening livestock and livelihoods—an issue that can quickly spill into trade and food security.
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