AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.N. Dues Payment: The U.S. notified Congress it will send $850 million to the United Nations—$725 million for the regular budget and $125 million for peacekeeping—after falling behind on roughly $5 billion in dues, a move tied to Trump-era demands for UN reforms. Immigration Court Ruling: A federal judge in New York struck down Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa suspension, saying it was “contrary to law” and Rubio exceeded statutory authority, putting the administration’s immigration timetable back in play. Trade War Hits North America: Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect after talks collapsed; Canada vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation, with sectors like steel, dairy, and autos in the crosshairs. Consumer Pressure: Retail earnings show shoppers still spend, but they’re choosing value more carefully as fuel costs bite and trips shrink. Housing Finance Shake-Up: Fannie Mae reportedly carried out a major leadership overhaul, raising questions for mortgage markets that rely on the GSE’s stability. Privacy Enforcement: DOJ reached a $400 million settlement with TikTok over children’s privacy law violations. Debt/Markets Watch: Ray Dalio urged investors to cut bond exposure and add gold and Bitcoin amid worsening U.S. fiscal stress.
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