AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S.-China Trade Watch: Chinese buyers reportedly snapped up about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week, with USDA also citing another 340,000 tons, as harvest nears and talks between Washington and Beijing continue ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting. Energy & Infrastructure: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency backed a feasibility study for a new trans-Pacific submarine cable linking the U.S. with Thailand and up to five Southeast Asian partners, aiming to boost secure connectivity for data centers and AI. Climate/Policy: Illinois regulators moved forward on battery storage procurement for solar-and-wind reliability, targeting 3,000 megawatts by 2030 after an auction brought 600 megawatts online. Education & Religion: Wake County’s school board is set for a final vote on state-backed religious instruction during the school day, including an excused one-hour-per-week option. Health Care: U.S. News ranked Scottish Rite for Children No. 1 for pediatric orthopedic care for a second straight year, while Texas Children’s again topped heart care in its specialty rankings. Local Spotlight: Minnesota’s Mesabi Trail—165 miles and the state’s longest paved bike path—has finally been completed after decades of work.
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