AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Trade: A U.S. Russia sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on top Russian oil and gas buyers appears headed for delay, with House resistance raising the odds India gets a breather—an outcome that could affect energy costs and supply chains. Food Safety: Walmart expanded a recall of Great Value frozen organic triple berry blend in 16 states, including South Carolina, over possible E. coli contamination; the FDA says no illnesses are linked to this specific product so far. Logistics & Manufacturing: Flex is buying EPC Power for $4.4B to strengthen data-center power tech, including 800V DC architecture—aimed at supporting AI power density needs. Local Business: PepsiCo plans a new regional distribution hub in a build-to-suit warehouse near an airport, designed for transferring finished snack products and staging route-specific quantities. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Coastal Carolina University will honor a student killed in a Highway 544 hit-and-run and says the pedestrian overpass project is moving through planning and approvals, with no construction timeline yet. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Bonneau tied for 44th in South Carolina for July scam reports, with two reports logged. Animal Welfare: Federal authorities say a dogfighting probe led to the largest property seizure of dogs in South Carolina history, with seven defendants indicted.
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