AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoProduct Safety & Privacy: Temu agreed to pay Texas $3 million and face annual independent audits, with new requirements for data security, product testing, recalls and refunds. Failed audits could trigger an $8 million penalty. Household Budgets: New Zealand retail card spending fell 0.4% in September as fuel costs climbed; spending on apparel and durable goods also weakened. Energy Bills: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is pushing to stop data-center expansion costs landing on existing electricity customers. In the UK, Martin Lewis warns a proposed supplier charge could make switching energy tariffs more expensive. Safer Shopping: Australia’s watchdog is taking Kmart to court over safety breaches involving nail glue and button-battery products, after reports of injuries. Trade & Goods: Agreed U.S.-China tariff cuts cover toys, appliances, baby products and kitchen goods, with Chinese exporters reporting stronger U.S. demand.
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