AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSteel Reshoring: Trump is set to announce a $15B mega-steel plant in Iowa, backed by Mesabi Metallics (Essar Group), with claims it will be the largest in U.S. history and start producing in 2030. Trade Policy: The U.S. and China agreed to tariff cuts on $60B of goods after Xi’s visit, with reductions aimed at “non-sensitive” items to improve market access. Automation & Robotics: IFR reports industrial robots hit a record 5M units in 2025, with 9% growth driven by new factory installations. Regulatory/Competition: The FTC and states reached a proposed settlement with Corteva to dismantle a pesticide loyalty program that blocked cheaper generics, aiming to lower prices for farmers. EV/Fuel Economy: The administration rolled back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards, cutting the 2031 target to 34.9 mpg and removing EV-production requirements. Manufacturing Tech & Capital: NEMI named Kevin Flick CFO to accelerate AI adoption in physical manufacturing; MetaOptics began trading OTCQX ADSs to broaden U.S. investor access. Infrastructure: Amtrak’s new U.S.-built Airo trainsets debut on the Pacific Northwest Cascades route.
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