AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrone tariffs hit Liechtenstein-linked supply chains: The US has signed a Section 232 proclamation imposing up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and key components, with 100% for drones over 25kg and for thermal-imaging systems (plus docking stations and sensitive parts), 25% for smaller drones, and 15% for qualifying imports from the EU, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein (with a 10% cap for the UK), provided origin rules are met; most duties start Sept. 3, while less-sensitive components get a later Feb. 9, 2027 start. Local impact on tech and jobs: The White House frames the move as national security and an onshoring push, while analysts warn it could raise prices and slow substitution because critical materials like magnets and batteries still lean heavily on China. Vatican finance meets Liechtenstein expertise: Pope Leo XIV appointed Princess Gisela Bergmann of Liechtenstein to the Vatican’s Council for the Economy, bringing private-wealth management experience to financial oversight reforms. EU border tech goes fully digital: The EU Entry/Exit System is now fully operational, replacing passport stamps with biometric records for eligible non-EU short stays. Startup/innovation watch: Obyte launched Coop, a decentralized reward and voting system for community contributions.
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