AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina–EU Trade: Beijing and Brussels reached a preliminary understanding to ease trade tensions, including a plan that could cut Chinese hybrid-car exports to Europe by more than half. Both sides also agreed to explore tariff reductions and keep talks going. EU Budget Battle: Ireland proposed trimming the bloc’s 2028–34 budget by about €141 billion to bridge divisions, with overseas aid facing some of the steepest cuts. A separate draft would reduce funding for Africa and the Middle East by more than $16 billion. Global Growth: The UN lowered its 2026 growth outlook to 2.6% and warned that developing economies capture little value from green-energy supply chains, despite supplying critical minerals. Energy and War: Washington temporarily waived sanctions on Russian fuel sales, including imports to the US, as President Donald Trump announced diesel shipments from Moscow. Ukraine’s president said the deal could bolster Russia’s war economy. India–EU Ties: Negotiators aim to conclude a free-trade agreement by year-end, with the deal expected to take effect in 2027 and deepen trade, investment and supply-chain links.
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