AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTariff Tension Returns: Trump says tariffs “never came up” on his China trip, even as his team rebuilds a new tariff plan after the Supreme Court struck down the old one—potentially hitting importers as soon as July. Local Business Support: The Black Chamber of Memphis teamed up with Boomin University to launch interest-free loans and expert training for Mid-South entrepreneurs. Small-Business Costs Watch: A new logistics report says freight is in “uncharted territory” with scarce trucks and record-high prices—bad news for anyone shipping goods. Policy Pressure on Owners: California’s budget proposal includes new taxes on digital software/ B2B SaaS and caps corporate tax credits, while offering a cut for new small businesses via lower LLC fees. Tech & Growth Signals: Xero rolled out an AI workflow builder for small businesses and accountants, while Atlanta pushed tech-career pipelines through events tied to its growing tech hub. Global Supply Chain Angle: India launched its first SME-led semiconductor unit in Rajasthan, aiming to boost assembly, testing, and packaging capacity.
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