AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShipping: The U.S. trade representative is seeking a two-month extension of the suspension of port fees on Chinese-built ships and Chinese operators, keeping the charges on hold until Jan. 9 while trade talks continue. Trade Tensions: The EU is weighing safeguards on Chinese chemicals, furniture and machinery, potentially from early 2027, after agreeing to cap hybrid-car imports. China’s commerce ministry has also proposed penalties for foreign entities it deems to threaten national interests through trade-secret infringement. Autos: Chinese brands outsold Japanese rivals in Europe for the first time in a full quarter, reaching 12.7% of sales in July–September versus Japan’s 11.9%; their share hit 14.5% in September. Tech Markets: China’s STAR 50 index has fallen 40% in less than four months, wiping out about $480 billion in value as investors reassess AI demand and export risks.
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