AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConstruction & Ground Technologies: Vinci Construction is set to expand its Geoquest ground technologies business by acquiring Grupo TDM’s geosynthetics division in Peru, with activity across Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico; the deal targets waterproofing, soil stabilization, drainage and erosion protection, and is expected to close by end-2026. Trade & Fisheries Policy: Colombia’s Ambassador Santiago Wills, chairing WTO fisheries subsidies talks, submitted a revised draft agreement ahead of MC12 in Geneva, aiming to finally curb illegal and excessive fishing subsidies after more than two decades. Energy & Supply Chains: COP31 incoming president Chris Bowen told AFP the Middle East conflict shows why countries must “get off fossil fuels,” as energy anxiety complicates climate negotiations. U.S. Tariffs Watch: USTR proposed new Section 301 forced-labor tariffs on imports from 60 economies, with rates of 10% or 12.5% depending on each country’s progress, and comments due July 6. Colombia Business & Real Estate: Bogotá ranked as Latin America’s most cost-competitive city for premium office fit-outs, with lower design and engineering costs cited as a key driver. Food Industry Trade: Italy’s agri-food delegation is set to participate in Alimentec/Anuga Select Colombia 2026 in Bogotá, highlighting strong recent growth in Colombian imports of Italian food and beverages.
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