AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlayStation Digital-Only Shift: Sony confirmed new PlayStation games will be digital-only starting January 2028, and it will also shut down the PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation Stores—starting in August 2026 for Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua—pushing more consumer spending and entertainment access online. US Trade Policy on Forced Labor: The U.S. Trade Representative wrapped up its Section 301 forced-labor probe and is moving toward a two-tier tariff plan, with public comments due July 6 and hearings set for July 7. Nicaragua in the Supply Chain Spotlight: A new analysis on China’s port investments flags potential sovereignty and dual-use risks, citing Nicaragua’s Corinto as an example of how infrastructure can intersect with strategic leverage. Agribusiness Signals: USDA data shows Upland and Pima cotton export sales weakening in the week ended June 25, with Nicaragua listed among destinations seeing reductions. Water Access in Practice: A Gulf Breeze nonprofit is building wells in rural Nicaragua to tackle water insecurity, with the 33rd well underway. Regional Trade Link: Guatemala is prioritizing accession to the Korea-Central America FTA, which could expand investment and diversify exports across the region including Nicaragua.
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