AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoUS–China Trade Crackdown: The White House’s “Great Transshipment Scam” report flags India as a major node in a China-linked “shadow transshipment network,” citing the Pune–Gujarat–Chennai manufacturing belt and warning of tariff-evasion risk—while stressing it’s not an allegation against all Indian exporters. Port Compliance: Malaysia’s Port Klang Free Zone pushed back on US claims, saying Chinese-linked businesses or cargo there aren’t proof of illegal transshipment and that origin certification is handled by national authorities. Shipping & Security: US President Trump confirmed USS Abraham Lincoln will be replaced in West Asia amid deployment concerns, as the US continues pressure tied to Hormuz disruptions. India Growth & Transport Policy: On Independence Day, PM Modi unveiled “Shakti Ki Saptadhara” (manufacturing, agri-food, tech, Gati Shakti, defence, green/blue economy, soft power) and reiterated defence self-reliance and semiconductor expansion (three plants already producing; more planned). Aviation & Travel Demand: Cebu Pacific reported July passenger traffic up 4.7% on stronger domestic demand, while international traffic fell with capacity reductions. Regional Connectivity: India plans cross-border road/rail links with Bangladesh to connect Northeast India, including the Akhaura–Agartala rail line. Trade Flows: Bahrain imported BD111.19m from India in the first five months of 2026, led by alumina and aluminium products.
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