AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Trade & Tariffs: The EU’s side of a US trade deal starts on July 1, cutting duties on many American industrial goods until end-2029, with safeguards if Washington breaches terms. EU–China Talks: Brussels and Beijing set up a new trade and investment consultation mechanism and agreed to workstreams on trade imbalances, export controls, IP and WTO reform, with an October push for “tangible results.” ECB & Inflation: Christine Lagarde defended the ECB’s June rate hike as more than “insurance,” arguing euro-area resilience is improving thanks to stronger banking rules and progress on the green transition. Fast Fashion & Online Fees: France suspends a 2-euro charge on low-value non-EU parcels from July 1 as a wider EU fee regime begins, while France’s parliament backs tighter fast-fashion curbs aimed at Shein and Temu. Crypto Regulation: MiCA licensing is lagging: only 244 authorizations granted by June 29, leaving most legacy crypto firms facing a July 1 stop-serve deadline. Heatwave & Public Health: WHO says over 1,300 heat-related deaths across Europe since June 21, as extreme temperatures keep moving east and disrupt daily life. EU–Turkey & NATO: Kaja Kallas and other EU commissioners visit Ankara for talks on visas, the customs union and migration ahead of the NATO summit. Business Finance: The EIB issued a record €3bn DLT-native commercial paper for Airbus and backed further strategic lending.
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