AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTariffs Watch: U.S. President Trump temporarily eased some Section 232 metals duties on agricultural equipment and selected machinery (25% to 15%), while keeping the broader protectionist metals framework in place—raising fresh questions for EU exporters and downstream manufacturers. EU Border Tech: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across Schengen, but travelers are still seeing delays as countries iron out “teething problems”; Liechtenstein is listed among the participating states, and the knock-on effect is pushing people to plan extra time for passport control. Crypto Compliance: France’s AMF warned crypto firms they must obtain MiCA licenses by June 30 or face prosecution and orderly wind-down plans, with the deadline tied to the EU-wide authorization timeline that also covers Liechtenstein. Media & Sports Rights: RTL Group completed its €68m acquisition of Sky Deutschland, extending premium sports coverage across DACH including Liechtenstein, and Sky retained ATP Tour rights through 2033. Trade Deals: India and Oman’s CEPA takes effect June 1, expanding duty-free access and services cooperation, while Mercosur–Canada free-trade talks advanced in Toronto. Innovation & IP: Moldova joined the European Patent Organisation as its 40th member, expanding the reach of European patent protection.
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