AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-China Summit Kicks Off in Beijing: Xi opened talks by urging cooperation—“partners, not rivals”—as Trump pressed for China to “open up,” with the agenda loaded on tariffs, tech, Taiwan and the Iran war. Aviation Deal Watch: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says a China order could be “a big number,” with reports pointing to talks over hundreds of 737 MAX jets. Middle East Pressure on Asia: BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran-linked oil and shipping shocks keep energy volatility front and center; India also moves to protect supply, including a monitored LPG tanker crossing Hormuz. BRICS Context: The India-hosted foreign ministers’ gathering (May 14-15) sets the stage for the September summit, with Iran and Russia among key attendees. Health Crisis Spillover: AFP reports Indian-made tapentadol flooding West Africa, fueling a “zombie drug” opioid emergency. Business & Tech: TSMC lifts its 2030 semiconductor market forecast to $1.5T on AI demand; OpenAI backs a US-led global AI governance body that could include China. Local Trade Signals: Nigeria’s exporters are urged to use China’s zero-tariff access for 53 African countries.
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