AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Shipping Shock: Iran warned the U.S. of “economic warfare” and said it fired an advanced missile at U.S. warships as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed again, with Iran preparing a new restricted zone and shipping corridor. Fuel Cost Pressure: A Brown University tracker estimates the Iran war has added about $100B to U.S. energy costs, pushing diesel to a record $5.90/gal and raising transportation expenses. Canada Trade Escalation: Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on $20B of U.S. goods kicked in after talks stalled, with duties from 15% to 50% hitting sectors like dairy, steel, furniture, clothing and electronics. Aviation & Supply Chain: Trump renewed pressure on Bombardier, saying it can’t sell in the U.S. unless it builds production there, while Tesla’s Cybercab rollout faces a U.S. regulator probe. Miami Cargo Crash: The NTSB recovered black boxes from an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 crash that killed five on the ground after an overrun at Miami International, with investigators highlighting runway safety concerns. Maritime Enforcement: U.S. Southern Command sank another Ecuadorian vessel tied to Los Choneros, targeting alleged sea-based drug logistics. Rail/Transit Update: Ireland’s Sligo Greenway got a lease green light after an earlier rail-alignment U-turn, reviving a disused corridor trail plan.
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