AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Water Use: A new UNU-INWEH report warns AI data centers could consume 9.3 trillion liters of water annually by 2030—about enough for 1.3 billion people—adding a fresh environmental cost to the AI boom. Food & Biofuels: A T&E study says aggressive biofuel targets could push global biofuel use up 30% this year and 70% by 2030, squeezing food prices and worsening fertilizer shortages. Food Prices Watch: The FAO says world food prices slipped in May, with vegetable oils down 4.6% while cereals and sugar rose, keeping markets near multi-year highs. Trade Pressure on Brazil: The U.S. is moving ahead with Section 301 forced-labor tariffs, proposing 12.5% for countries including Brazil unless they adopt enforcement mechanisms. Agri-Business & Logistics: IATA expands cargo services in Brazil, Mexico and Paraguay, signaling continued investment in air freight capacity. Mobility & Services: Uber launched in Nepal, testing models that could later expand into food and courier—relevant for regional ride-hailing competition. Brazil Industry Angle: Brazil’s inequality continues to fall, with education-linked gains lifting incomes and expanding the middle class.
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