AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative proposed new Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor import rules, with rates of 10% or 12.5% across 60 economies (including Ecuador), plus product exceptions and a July 6 comment deadline. Ecuador Macro & Finance: Ecuador’s country risk fell to 396 points on June 3, slipping under the 400 mark for the first time in nearly 12 years as borrowing sentiment improves. Energy & Industry: Petroecuador restarted diesel production at the Esmeraldas refinery, lifting output to about 83% of capacity after a March fire rehabilitation. Security & Justice: Ecuador’s Villavicencio assassination probe expanded with phone records and seized devices, alleging witness pressure and political contacts tied to the case. Business Diplomacy: AMCHAMDR joined Ecuador-hosted BFA 2026 talks on trade, investment, supply-chain resilience, energy security, and digital transformation. Sustainability: Premios Verdes released its 2026 ranking of 500 socio-environmental projects, with Ecuador among the top contributors ahead of a global event in Cuenca. Tech & Research: A humanoid robot reached Chimborazo’s summit, signaling progress toward using legged robots in remote, high-risk environments.
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