AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Compliance: The U.S. Office of the Trade Representative will hold three days of public hearings (July 7-9) under Section 301 to examine possible trade action over forced-labour import restrictions, with India set to testify July 8 and submissions also expected from business and labour groups across several countries including Ecuador. Ecuador Agribusiness: Dole has completed the sale of its Guayaquil port and port operations to TIL Switzerland for about US$75M, a move that shifts the company away from maritime logistics to focus on fruit sourcing and distribution. Ecuador Exports: Ecuador’s banana exports rose to 181.43M boxes in Jan-May 2026, up 6.75% year-on-year, led by stronger demand in the EU and Russia, while U.S. shipments fell. Security & Regional Business Climate: Ecuador and Paraguay declared national holidays after World Cup wins, while broader Latin America coverage highlights how political and trade tensions are shaping cross-border business expectations.
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