AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUSPS Holiday Shutdown: USPS will suspend mail delivery and close all 34,000+ post offices for a Fourth of July observance, with service resuming July 6; FedEx and UPS will also adjust schedules. Gulf Shipping Shock: U.S.-Iran talks remain fragile as Trump says Iran requested a Doha meeting Tuesday while Iran denies it; Iran’s president claims Qatar will release $6B in frozen assets, and renewed Strait of Hormuz flareups are pushing oil higher and disrupting cargo movement. Independence Day Travel Demand: AAA forecasts 72.2 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles over the July 4 week, led by car travel (61.4 million) and a smaller rise in air and other modes. Cargo Security Push: ATRI estimates cargo theft costs trucking over $18M per day; a bipartisan CORCA bill would target organized supply-chain theft and interstate stolen-property offenses. Border Enforcement: CBP reports two major meth seizures at Texas ports of entry, including a World Trade Bridge truck bust totaling 7,047.73 pounds. Infrastructure Disruptions: I-25 closures near Montgomery Boulevard in New Mexico continue for bridge demolition, with nightly shutdowns and detours. Workforce Mobility: H-2A agricultural worker program certifications are up sharply, with FY2026 on pace for a record first half.
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