AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTariffs & Trade: The U.S. rolled out new forced-labor tariffs covering 60 economies (10%–12.5%) under Section 301, replacing expiring levies and hitting nearly all U.S. imports; Canada and others are already pushing back as the schedule takes effect Friday. Public Health: Measles cases in the U.S. have surged past 2025’s total—2,318 cases across 35 outbreaks in 43 states plus D.C.—with 93% tied to unvaccinated people and no deaths reported. National Security: Iran-linked attacks and retaliatory strikes continue to escalate, with reports of new IRGC claims targeting U.S. bases and assets in the region. Tech & Workplace: Meta’s employee surveillance program—monitoring software on work computers—has been paused after backlash and a petition. Health Care/Defense: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans annual testosterone screening for service members 30+; experts warn routine testing without symptoms may not be appropriate. Local Politics: Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields says he won’t seek reelection after redistricting and will instead run for a state Senate seat; he also denies rumors about pursuing the Southern University presidency.
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