AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoD.C. Health Spending: New BEA data ranks states by per-capita health care spending in 2024, with Washington, D.C. near the top at $13,865 per resident. Consumer & Supply-Chain Risk: Lindt is facing a U.S. lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging the company misleads consumers about eliminating child labor in cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. and Mexico are set for a fourth USMCA negotiating round in Washington in September 2026, as talks continue on economic security, labor, agriculture, payments, metals and autos. Energy & Jobs: USDA announced $80 million in guaranteed loans to expand timber processing in Oregon and Nevada, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce wildfire risk. Local Business & Workforce: A report highlights how students are a key part of seasonal work in the “Golden Isles,” underscoring how local labor demand shifts through the year.
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