AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Policy & Industry: Trump’s new “Super Intelligence Force” names Jay Clayton as AI czar, aiming to coordinate federal efforts to keep the U.S. ahead in advanced AI. Drug Safety & Manufacturing Quality: The FDA expanded a chlorthalidone recall after more bottles were found to have tablets that don’t dissolve properly, classified as moderate risk. Trade & Supply Chains: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight is escalating, with battleground states warned of higher costs and delayed manufacturing investments. Energy Investment: South Korea plans $200B in U.S. energy projects, including Alaska LNG and major nuclear and power builds. Manufacturing & Jobs: Quantinuum secured $100M in CHIPS R&D funding to scale trapped-ion quantum computing manufacturing and strengthen onshore supply chains. Workforce & Immigration: New H-1B data shows Delaware’s manufacturing employers filed 196 petitions in 2025 (796 approved, 38 denied), while education-heavy states like Connecticut and Minnesota also saw high approval rates. Permitting Reform: West Virginia manufacturers are watching a bipartisan permitting reform push aimed at speeding energy infrastructure projects.
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