AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLabor Market: A new report says the U.S. labor force is likely to drift lower after 2030 as aging accelerates and immigration can’t keep offsetting the slowdown. Immigration & Workforces: The American Business Immigration Coalition Agricultural Council backed the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, pushing H-2A changes and a path to legal status for farm workers to stabilize harvest-ready staffing. Small Business & Travel: Small businesses in tourist hubs report more Americans taking road trips and staying closer to home this summer, keeping vacation dollars local. Energy & Weather Risk: Severe thunderstorms and a lingering heat wave disrupted 250th events, including evacuations at Washington’s National Mall, while grid strain in the East remains a concern. Trade Policy: The U.S. decision not to renew USMCA “in its current form” shifts North America toward annual reviews, raising uncertainty for businesses planning supply chains. AI & Law: Over 100 authors sued Anthropic for alleged AI copyright theft, seeking $75M+, adding pressure to the AI training debate. Markets & Tech: PJM warned of emergency actions amid record power demand, underscoring how extreme weather can hit operations fast.
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