AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTariffs & Courts: Trump’s new forced-labor tariffs (10%–12.5% on imports from 80+ countries) start Friday under Section 301, a process trade experts say is tougher to overturn in court—though the breadth could still raise judicial doubts. Sanctions Watch: The U.S. added new sanctions targeting Cuban oil, financial, port and medical entities, and separately hit Iranian financier Babak Zanjani’s network tied to digital asset exchanges and gold operations. Energy & Markets: DOE granted long-term authorization for Argent LNG to export 25 MTPA of U.S. LNG for 20 years, while California’s refinery outages tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict are squeezing supply and pushing pump prices higher. Banking & Fintech: OCC rejected Wise’s bid for a national trust bank license over AML and compliance concerns; Zelle faces a New York AG fraud lawsuit. Housing & Insurance: Florida’s tort reforms cut claims and lawsuits, but premiums remain the highest in the U.S. Auto Finance: Self Inspection raised $10M to standardize vehicle condition data for lenders and resales.
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