AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoTrade Talks: Brazil and the U.S. are set for another round of in-person talks on U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, likely late September, with Brazil’s development minister saying the country will negotiate but reject “unjustified unilateral tariffs.” Energy & Minerals: Ahead of October’s election, President Lula vowed to keep Brazil’s oil and critical minerals out of foreign control, pointing to the strategic importance of rare earths and lithium. Oil & Sovereignty Politics: Lula’s comments come as Brazil’s critical-minerals framework advances and the campaign spotlights who controls resources used for electric vehicles and clean tech. Oilfield Tech: Petrobras awarded Strohm a contract for thermoplastic composite pipes for Brazil’s post-salt offshore cluster, including testing and offshore trials. Health Access: A Brazilian lung-cancer study says mobile low-dose CT screening can reach high-risk, vulnerable people in resource-limited areas. AI Governance: South Africa withdrew a draft national AI policy after fictitious research citations were found, pushing for a stronger “AI sovereignty” approach. Telecom Credit: Fitch downgraded Oi to “D” and withdrew ratings, ending coverage. BRICS Diplomacy: BRICS wrapped up in New Delhi with a New Delhi declaration calling for UN and global financial reforms and more democratic global governance.
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