AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGrid Security & Energy Bills: President Trump declared a national emergency over foreign-made equipment for the U.S. power grid, directing the Energy Department to restrict “covered” bulk-power hardware tied to national security risks. Storm Readiness: Consumers Energy told Michigan regulators its July 3 storm was far worse than forecasts, with 136,319 customer interruptions after models underestimated wind damage. Retail & Consumer Costs: Dollar General shares jumped after traffic-led momentum helped it beat Q2 earnings and lift its 2027 outlook, while a U.S.-Canada trade war is expected to raise costs across agriculture and consumer goods supply chains. Creator Commerce: YouTube rolled out Amazon product tagging in the U.S., letting creators earn commissions from purchases tied to their tagged items. Food Safety: Consumer Reports says salad doesn’t need to be avoided broadly, but urges careful handling as an iceberg lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak continues. Banking Tech: Brazilian banks are debating how AI agents can safely act on customers’ behalf, including how to handle trust, security, and inclusion. Auto Insurance Rebates: State Farm began Louisiana dividend payments, returning $136M total to eligible policyholders.
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