AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by hitting U.S. interests in Jordan; Trump vowed to “hit them hard,” while oil prices jumped above $90 and markets reacted. G20 Trade Tensions: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told G20 leaders to rethink terms with China over its export surplus, as global finance officials meet in Asheville amid controversy over who’s invited. U.S.-Canada Trade War: Bessent insisted the U.S. is “not at war” with Canada, even as tariffs deepen the dispute and both sides trade barbs over autos and other goods. Drug Pricing Fight: Public Citizen says Trump’s new “most-favored nation” drug pricing deals are a distraction and plans a Freedom of Information request to get the texts. Health Tech & Regulation: FDA authorized the JUUL2 system in the U.S., while Canada’s drug agency gave a final positive recommendation for reimbursing LEQEMBI for early Alzheimer’s. AI in Defense: The Pentagon rolled out Musk’s Grok for military use via GenAI.mil. Consumer & Tech: Walmart is adding a lottery for high-demand Pokémon TCG drops, and California reporting raises questions about license-plate tracking. Weather Costs: A new analysis finds “excess” homeowner insurance with fewer protections is surging in disaster-prone states.
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