AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Diplomacy: AED’s CEO urged U.S. and Canadian leaders to restart negotiations, as Canada’s EV rebates and tariff fallout keep pressure on cross-border auto and industrial supply chains. Workforce & Training: The White House-backed Foundry School adds ASU to a national effort to train advanced-manufacturing workers, while Lowe’s Foundation and partners target 1M skilled-trades hires by 2035. Supply Chain Security: CBP proposed broader supply-chain import disclosures to improve visibility and stop illicit goods. China Risk in Manufacturing: Lawmakers pressed DHS on forced-labor enforcement under UFLPA, and automakers pushed for a permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles. Quality & Safety: NHTSA reported a first U.S. death tied to banned Chinese air-bag inflators, underscoring compliance and parts sourcing risks. Industrial Growth Signals: U.S. manufacturing productivity was revised sharply higher for Q2, with durable-goods output leading the gains. Onshoring & Investment: GE Appliances plans major Louisville upgrades, and Eaton is expanding in Arkansas with a $242M plant.
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