AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada-China EV Deal: Chinese-made EVs are starting to enter Canada under a new tariff arrangement agreed by PM Mark Carney and Xi, with up to 49,000 vehicles allowed in a 12-month period at about 6% duty—closely watched by U.S. automakers. EU Consumer Crackdown: The EU fined Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act over toxic toys and unsafe electronics, saying Temu failed to manage systemic risks and that its recommendations amplified illegal goods. China-Germany Pragmatism: Germany’s economy minister Katherina Reiche visited Beijing and met firms in Guangzhou to push “cooperation and competition” in digitalization and decarbonization. AI & Industry Push: China’s embodied AI and robotics push drew attention at Tianjin’s World Intelligence Expo, while China’s SOEs reported 1.9% profit growth in the first four months. Diplomacy & Security: China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met Canada officials in Ottawa, and Taiwan again condemned Laos for endorsing Beijing’s sovereignty claim. Global Trade Tensions: A report ahead of Shangri-La argues China’s maritime vulnerability centers more on the Strait of Hormuz than Malacca.
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