AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Trade & Auto Pressure: A major automakers’ lobby is urging Congress to pass a ban on Chinese vehicles plus their connected software and hardware before year-end, framing it as a national security response to “dumping subsidised” cars. Canada Trade Case: Canada’s CBSA has opened investigations into alleged dumping and subsidies of truck and bus tires imported from China, after complaints from CRMA and Michelin, with a CITT injury decision due Oct. 30. Tariffs on Drones: New US tariffs raise import fees on Chinese-made drones up to 100%, targeting heavier models and those using thermal imaging. Gold Demand: Central banks added 23 tonnes of gold in July, with China and Poland leading net purchases, according to the World Gold Council. Sports Economy: China plans to crack down on toxic fan culture while pushing sports industry growth to over 7 trillion yuan by 2030. Manufacturing & Logistics: China added 115 new international air cargo routes in the first eight months, and officials say the power battery industry is now the world’s largest and most complete, but needs faster R&D. Corporate Moves: Audi and SAIC launched an R&D innovation hub in Shanghai, while Xiaomi rolled out the Redmi Note 17 series and new wearables in Malaysia. Capital Markets: Shanghai’s STAR Market IPO demand for AI chipmaker Enflame surged, with subscriptions reported at over 6,000 times.
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