AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoForced Labor Crackdown: Dominican Republic senator Félix Bautista proposed banning goods made through forced labor, citing threats, document withholding, and debt bondage as coercion tactics. Veterans Entrepreneurship: U.S. lawmakers reintroduced the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026, a three-year SBA pilot to help up to 250 GI Bill-eligible veterans build businesses via approved training. Trade & Farm Jobs: USDA’s trade leader told Iowa farmers they need a more balanced deal with Mexico and Canada as tariff threats (including 50% on Canadian goods) loom. Immigration & Work Rights: A TPS termination stay was lifted for over 5,000 Ethiopians, while separate reporting highlights families facing deportation after hiring a “miracle lawyer.” Labor Market & Hiring Bias: A new guide warns AI may widen CV bias as hiring expands. Small Business Growth: UC Berkeley students launched a landscaping business, trading internships for hands-on entrepreneurship. Regional Skills & Markets: Fisheries exhibitions in Rukwa are helping small-scale fishers—especially women—reach buyers and training without relying on middlemen.
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