AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoForced-Labor Tariffs: The US Trade Representative proposed Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies after finding they failed to block forced-labor goods, explicitly listing Iraq among the countries facing 10%–12.5% duties. Arms Under State Control: In Iraq, Baghdad is pushing factions to place weapons under state authority, but reports say a delayed showdown may be coming as groups break away from the Popular Mobilization Forces and set conditions for disarmament. Kurdistan Oil Restart: Iraq’s PM ordered oil companies to resume operations in Iraqi Kurdistan after drone attacks disrupted fields, aiming to stabilize production and offset Hormuz-linked export losses. Pipeline Export Surge: Iraq approved plans to boost crude exports via pipelines to 770,000 bpd within about 75 days, expanding flows through Turkey’s Ceyhan route and arranging handling via Syria’s Mediterranean ports. Maritime Security Flashpoints: The Gulf remains tense as Iran-linked claims and denials continue around attacks on MSC vessels near Iraq’s ports, keeping shipping risk and insurance concerns in focus. Energy-Trade Pressure: The wider Iran conflict is also driving renewed scrutiny of regional energy chokepoints and supply routes, with knock-on effects for Iraq’s export strategy.
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