AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSMCA Talks: U.S. and Mexican officials will meet in Mexico City on July 21 for the third USMCA review round, covering steel/aluminum, autos, labor, agriculture and electronic payments. Food Safety Shock: Taylor Farms expanded a cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall tied to central Mexico, with FDA/CDC updates saying even some non-recalled shredded samples tested positive—raising questions about what else may be in commerce. Cross-Border Trade: A Borderlands Mexico roundup reports U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade hit $87.2B in May, up 17.1% year over year, underscoring how trucking keeps North American supply chains moving. Local Business: Lowell, Massachusetts approved a new Mill Sports Lounge license for a Mexican-focused spot, signaling continued demand for casual dining concepts. Water & Environment: The U.S. plans to auction water areas around American Samoa for deep-sea mining, while Gulf of Mexico scientists warn hypoxia “dead zones” are worsening each summer.
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