AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Climate Diplomacy: China is weighing a bid to host the 2028 UN climate talks (COP33), aiming to boost its green leadership as the host rotates by region. Middle East Shipping & Yemen: A former US envoy warned Yemen peace needs a shared plan among Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman, warning the Houthis could seize the Bab al-Mandab Strait. US Fiscal Strain: The US national debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time, with rising interest costs and AI-driven capital demand adding pressure. US–Canada Trade War: Talks collapsed and the US moved to 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods; Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation, reigniting uncertainty for North American trade. Iran Economic Pressure: Iran condemned new US sanctions as unlawful “economic warfare,” while the US Navy’s USS George Washington arrived in the Arabian Sea as Washington readies tougher measures targeting Iran’s oil and trade. ASEAN–China Ties: ASEAN parliamentary diplomacy is being pushed to deepen ASEAN–China relations, with new dialogue mechanisms highlighted in Beijing. India–China Trade Reality: Jaishankar said India must keep doing business with China while building self-reliant manufacturing strength. EU–India Business Link: VW’s CEO said the India-EU FTA could help bring niche models to India, signaling renewed auto investment focus.
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