AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Tariffs & Forced Labor: The US has launched a new tariff regime hitting 60 trading partners, including the EU, China, and Ecuador, with duties of 10% or 12.5% tied to alleged weak enforcement of forced-labor import bans; the move covers 99.4% of US imports and follows the expiry of a temporary 10% global tariff. Canada–Ecuador Trade Backlash: Canadian civil groups and Amnesty Canada condemned Ottawa’s free trade agreement with Ecuador, saying it deepens Ecuador’s human rights crisis and favors Canadian mining investors without meaningful consultation. Local Research on Impulsivity: Ecuador-based researchers report that positive-emotion impulsivity is more linked to compulsive gambling, while negative-emotion urgency matters more for compulsive gaming—adding nuance to how behavioral addictions develop. Wildlife Trade Study: Scientists warn that critically endangered sawfish teeth are still being sold and used as cockfighting spurs across Latin America despite bans, urging stronger enforcement and action through CITES. Space Education Push: A new wave of international classroom collaboration tied to NASA’s Artemis Accords highlights how students learn through cross-country projects, including space-related builds. Soccer & Gender Barriers: Coverage spotlights US referee Tori Penso as she breaks ground as a woman leading men’s World Cup officiating, while also pointing to how few women reach top roles.
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