AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMercosur–South Korea Trade Push: South Korea and Brazil agreed to relaunch stalled Mercosur trade talks, setting up a working group and aiming to restart negotiations in December, with a planned August inspection mission for Brazilian meat plants to unlock beef access—an important signal for Uruguay too as a Mercosur member. Agri-Food Rules Under Pressure: Americas agriculture officials warned that an EU proposal on maximum residue limits could become a de facto barrier to imports, urging transparent, science-based standards and stronger WTO-aligned cooperation. Forced-Labor Tariffs Hit Supply Chains: The U.S. rolled out new Section 301 forced-labor tariffs covering most imports from 60 trading partners, with exemptions and new duty-rate details that companies in the region need to review fast. Uruguay Conservation Win: Uruguay’s collared peccary is returning after a 17-year effort, with early wild signs including camera-trap captures and young births. Energy & Industry Watch: Uruguay-linked regional developments include ANCAP granting Chevron an additional year for offshore exploration and broader investment momentum around strategic energy projects.
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