AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAutomotive Market: Chinese automakers kept accelerating in Europe in August, with BYD registrations more than doubling to 26,007 units across the EU plus the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland—while Volkswagen and Renault posted declines, underlining mounting pressure on European brands. Trade & Tariffs: Doha’s customs authority clarified that higher poultry and peak-season vegetable tariffs apply only to imports not covered by preferential exemptions, while chilled chicken from listed countries (including Liechtenstein, Switzerland and others) remains exempt. Industrial Policy: Brussels’ proposed “Made in EU” procurement rules are drawing fresh criticism as protectionism in disguise, with the EU pushing local-content and low-carbon requirements across strategic sectors. Energy Supply Chain: The EU moved to provisional safeguards on grain-oriented electrical steel and transformer components, adding quotas and price thresholds from 25 September. Mobility & Jobs: Germany clarified visa rules for IT specialists, with Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland nationals able to work without additional entry visas. Space & Research: Liechtenstein-linked CSA is building a pathway for experiments from Swiss ground testing to the ISS via Starlab, aiming to extend access beyond ISS retirement.
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