AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear business challenges to Trump-era China tariffs, leaving import fees that opponents say cost consumers about $75B a year and potentially clearing the way for new tariff moves. Markets & Energy: A tentative U.S.-Iran framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz lifted global stocks and pushed oil prices down, easing pressure on households and business input costs. Inflation Watch: May inflation rose to 4.2% (core 2.9%), with energy costs driving the jump as Trump argued prices will fall once the Iran conflict ends. Immigration & Investment: The State Department said the EB-5 green card category for Indian investors is paused for the rest of the fiscal year after the cap was hit, affecting new visa issuance. Business Growth & Equity: A Brookings update found Black-owned employer firms grew 62% since 2017, but parity gaps remain—guiding where investment could expand jobs and revenue. Tech & Security: Zscaler execs urged “intent-based” governance for AI security as autonomous agents reshape enterprise risk. Corporate Deals: Fox agreed to buy Roku for about $22B, aiming to accelerate connected-TV advertising. Consumer & Labor: New data and reporting highlight how higher energy prices are squeezing discretionary sectors like RVs, while Social Security reform talk ramps up ahead of funding deadlines.
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