AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoTrade Shock: The U.S. and Canada talks collapsed, and Trump’s 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports kicked in Aug. 22, with Canada vowing dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs—hitting categories that include chemicals, textiles and consumer goods. Regulation Watch: The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now in force, pushing Vietnamese exporters to rethink packaging recyclability, recycled content and chemical safety across major consumer-goods sectors. Food & Household Costs: Pakistan faces fresh inflation pressure as ghee and cooking oil prices jump after petroleum hikes, with transport costs threatening broader increases for everyday essentials. Product Safety: The U.S. CPSC warned consumers to stop using certain AliExpress/Amazon carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that can fail to alert during leaks or fires. Retail Expansion: Makro Philippines secured new land lease deals with Ayala Land for four wholesale locations across Mega Manila and Southern Luzon. New Consumer Products: Mini Glam and Sanrio team up on a Hello Kitty and Friends mini makeup line for kids. Manufacturing Move: MGI (Meghna Group of Industries) is investing about Tk 300 crore to enter sanitaryware, targeting a growing construction-driven market.
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