AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoEU Antitrust: The European Commission fined Google €890m (about $1bn) for steering users toward its own services via Search and Google Play, escalating Brussels’ crackdown on Big Tech. US-EU Trade Clash: Trump immediately vowed a Section 301 investigation into EU “unfair” tech fines and hinted at “substantial” tariffs in retaliation, as markets weigh the next escalation. Forced-Labor Tariffs: The US rolled out 10%–12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies, including the EU, tied to forced-labor claims—while two US small businesses sued to block the latest round. Russia Sanctions Tech & Energy: The EU adopted its 21st Russia package, targeting energy and crypto routes, including the A7 network and Inter RAO-linked assets, with new tools to curb third-country crypto services. China Countermoves: China added 14 EU entities (including Rheinmetall and other defense/dual-use firms) to its export-control list in response to the EU sanctions. Airline Ownership: The EU plans tighter rules on airline control, potentially complicating US-led bids for easyJet. Eurozone Economy: Eurozone private-sector activity returned to growth in July after four months, with PMI rising to 51.9. Business & Investment: BP is reportedly nearing a deal to sell its Lightsource solar unit to a Kuwait-backed consortium as it refocuses on oil and gas.
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