AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChina Auto Exports Surge: China’s auto export engine is accelerating fast—customs data show complete vehicle exports jumped 54% to $918bn in the first half of 2026, with shipments topping 5.09m units, as the sector rewrites China’s export DNA. EV Supply-Chain Rules: In the US, automakers and suppliers are racing to replace Chinese connected-car hardware ahead of federal deadlines, with new US production ramping up for compliant modules. AI Diplomacy: The US and China are set for high-stakes AI talks in September, with Rubio meeting Wang Yi in Manila as election-meddling accusations hang over the relationship. Trade Tensions: Trump’s administration is moving ahead with 50% tariffs on Canadian goods while USMCA talks restart between the US and Mexico, excluding Canada. China-EU Positioning: China’s FM urged Europe to treat ties as a partnership and avoid politicizing trade, pushing for dialogue over decoupling. Capital Market Support: China’s securities regulator and state-linked firms signaled market-stability efforts through share buybacks and increased holdings. Medical Tech Push: NeuroXess’ implantable brain-computer interface won a fast-track review path in China, highlighting regulators’ push to move BCI from labs to clinics.
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