AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S.-China Trade Truce: Treasury’s Scott Bessent says the tariff truce is extended for two more months, with talks aimed at a “bigger deal” beyond the Busan arrangement. Consumer Goods & Retail: MattressNextDay appoints Kim Scriven as buying and merchandising manager as it pushes sustainability and value promises. Food & Beverage Growth: LeBron James invests in Mike’s Red Tacos ahead of the chain’s Los Angeles-area launch. Cookware Innovation: Singapore’s Morph Brand launches Vera cookware in Singapore, using an engraved pure-titanium cooking surface to avoid chemical non-stick coatings. Packaging & Compliance: EU packaging rules still leave small exporters juggling different national EPR obligations, raising compliance friction. Payments Policy Backlash: India’s trade bodies plan a “No UPI Day” on Oct. 2 to protest a proposed 0.4% MDR on high-value UPI transactions. Market Watch (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NGX All-Share Index hits a record close as consumer goods and other sectors post gains. Health & Safety: Netherlands reports another West Nile death and 16 new cases; separate U.S. opioid tampering cases highlight risks in care settings.
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