AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade: The Mercosur–Singapore free-trade agreement took effect with Argentina on Nov. 1, completing its rollout across all four founding Mercosur members, including Paraguay. The pact covers goods, services, investment and digital trade, with tariffs on about 96% of products set to fall over as long as 15 years. Agriculture Finance: The IFC is backing Paraguayan agribusiness Agrofértil to widen access to pre-harvest loans, farm inputs and digital tools that combine climate and agronomic data. The expansion targets small and midsize farmers in a sector that accounts for 18% of national employment. AI Supply Chains: Paraguay has joined a US-led initiative focused on AI supply chains, a move that could strengthen its role in the emerging technology ecosystem. Beef Exports: US tariff relief for beef from Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina has unsettled American ranchers as auction prices fell. The shift highlights growing competition for Paraguayan exporters in a tight global beef market.
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