AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S.-Guatemala Trade Pressure: The Trump administration’s USTR has proposed Section 301 tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies over alleged failures to stop goods made with forced labor, explicitly listing Guatemala among the countries facing new duties—setting up fresh uncertainty for Central American exporters as the plan moves through a public comment process. Immigration Detention Tensions in Newark: Protests outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center turned physical after a 9 p.m. curfew was lifted, with two arrests and renewed attention on hunger strikes and alleged conditions inside; detainee families, including a Guatemalan immigrant’s wife, are pleading for release. Guatemala in the World Cup Orbit: As measles cases rise across the Americas ahead of the 2026 World Cup, PAHO is urging stronger vaccination and surveillance—while Guatemala is also in the sports spotlight via a friendly against Ecuador in Columbus and broader regional travel risks. Regional Connectivity: BermudAir announced major new Caribbean route expansions, including service tied to Guatemala City, reflecting continued investment in Central America–Caribbean travel links.
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