AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Trade Shock for Consumers: The Trump administration has launched forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies, with rates of 10% or 12.5% kicking in as temporary levies expire—Australia included—prompting fresh pushback from trading partners and warnings of higher costs. Australian Business Pressure: Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell called the move “completely unjustified” and said the government will lobby for removal, while the broader tariff regime is already feeding uncertainty into supply chains. Smart-Home Cyber Risk: A reported flaw in SharkNinja robot vacuums could let hackers remotely take control via overly permissive cloud access, turning camera-equipped devices into surveillance targets (patches reportedly rolled out July 20). Scam Arms Race: Westpac fraud experts warn scammers are using AI for more convincing, personalised attacks, as Australians keep losing billions to scams. Perth Airport Growth: Skyfields (Perth Airport) is advancing a major retail and lifestyle development at Dunreath Green, part of a long-term expansion of non-aviation land. Food & Farming Spillover: Louisiana sugarcane is facing a new threat from the Australian-native pasture mealybug, with no clear eradication playbook yet.
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