AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Independence Day 250: President Trump kicked off the year-long America250 celebrations with a nationalist, anti-communism message from Mount Rushmore, while New York’s mayor delivered a more civic, “contradictions” framing—amid an extreme heat wave. Kids’ finance push: The administration is set to launch “Trump Accounts,” offering government-funded $1,000 investment accounts for eligible children, with money locked until age 18 for goals like a first home or school. Housing affordability: A Pew report says buying a first home is far harder for under-40 Americans than for earlier generations, with first-time buyers hitting a record-low share. EU trade rules hit e-commerce: Chunghwa Post suspended IOSS shipments to EU countries after the EU ended tariff exemptions for low-value parcels, requiring a €3 customs duty per item. EU–GCC security: Bahrain and EU officials met ahead of a July 13 GCC-EU security forum, focusing on coordination after Iran-linked attacks and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Cyprus funding risk: Cyprus could lose tens of millions in Recovery Fund grants unless parliament quickly approves a rushed business development law. India trade talks: Piyush Goyal said an India-Peru FTA is unlikely soon, while India and France are co-chairing economic dialogue talks on critical minerals and investment.
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