AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor Shakeout: Chip stocks slid broadly as investors worried the long boom may be peaking, dragging names from Kioxia to TSMC and hitting Asian markets after a U.S. selloff. Plant Closures: SK Siltron’s Bay City, Michigan wafer operation—once promoted with Biden-era fanfare—will wind down, citing market conditions and ending jobs tied to earlier state incentives. Tariff Workarounds: After the Supreme Court blocked parts of Trump’s tariff plan, the administration is moving to impose 25% tariffs on many Brazilian imports via Section 301, while trade experts warn the strategy may be more about momentum than results. Election Claims Under Fire: Election security experts challenged DHS chief Markwayne Mullin and Trump’s claim that 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote, pointing to questionable methodology. USMCA Talks: The U.S. and Mexico begin a July 21 negotiating round in Mexico City covering steel/aluminum, autos, economic security, labor, agriculture, and electronic payments. Energy & Grid Manufacturing: Siemens Energy broke ground on a Mississippi switchgear factory expected to create up to 300 jobs, aiming to strengthen the U.S. electrical supply chain. Pharma Supply Strain: The FDA listed ifosfamide shortages as manufacturing delays and demand pressures worsen chemotherapy availability. Local Industry Pressure: U.S. Gypsum idled its Southard, Oklahoma facility, prompting community leaders to rally around affected workers. Trade Compliance Fight: Lawmakers urged action against “blue wafers” imports, alleging duty evasion and misuse of U.S. manufacturing tax credits.
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