AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRetail & Consumer Demand: U.S. retail sales fell unexpectedly in July (down 0.6%), dragging consumer sentiment and adding to rate-hike uncertainty. Digital Advertising Policy: Maryland’s first-in-the-nation digital ad tax was struck down, with courts ordering refunds to major tech firms. Hemp Regulation: A federal judge denied a hemp business request to pause new restrictions, while Montana hemp processors praised a Senate delay on a broader floral hemp ban. Tariffs & Costs: Kimberly-Clark won a $45M tariff refund (about half of what it paid), aiming to offset higher input costs. Trade Rules for E-commerce: A trade court upheld Trump’s elimination of the de minimis exemption for imports under $800, keeping pressure on low-cost online shipping economics. Food Safety Recalls: Lidl recalled a spice mix over possible salmonella contamination; Whole Foods also issued recalls tied to salmonella concerns. AI & Consumer Tech: A survey found 77% of U.S. adults use AI answer engines, with many relying on them for shopping and major decisions. Payments & Crypto: Mastercard’s $1.8B BVNK deal signals stablecoins moving toward mainstream payments infrastructure. Energy & Infrastructure: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned AI buildouts face hard power constraints as data centers strain grids.
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