AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHemp Policy Fight: Attorneys General William Tong and Tim Griffin led coalitions of 34 AGs urging Congress to keep 2025 federal hemp reforms intact and stop any move to reopen the loophole that let intoxicating hemp products spread. Fast-Food Value Pressure: McDonald’s named Skye Anderson president of McDonald’s USA as U.S. sales growth lagged; executives blamed weak execution of value deals and fewer visits from loyal customers. Tariff Fallout for Consumers: Oregon economists estimate Trump-era tariffs contributed to a $442M loss in the 2025-27 budget cycle and that Oregon importers paid nearly $3B in tariffs, weighing on demand and spending. Retail & Tech Experiential Push: Metropolis Robotics is bringing humanoid robots to live retail and trade-show activations across Chicagoland, turning demos into hands-on customer moments. AI Shopping Behavior: A survey found 71% of shoppers start holiday shopping before Black Friday and 67% use AI tools to plan, compare, and find deals. AI for Science: NIST and DOE signed an MOU to use AI-accelerated innovation under the Genesis Mission, targeting areas like biotech, quantum science, and materials design. Critical Minerals Supply Chain: Reuters reports Lockheed Martin is in talks to secure U.S. scandium and germanium supplies to reduce reliance on China.
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