AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Ireland Trade: President Donald Trump says he will remove the 10% US tariff on Irish whiskey, calling it “unfair” after requests from golfers and Taoiseach Micheál Martin during the Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort. Middle East Energy: Trump also urged Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming Ukraine for diesel shortages, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepen. Iran-Gulf Talks: Iran and Gulf Arab states’ Oman-mediated talks were postponed, with Tehran and Muscat citing a need for regional consensus after an attack on an Iranian cargo vessel near Qeshm. AI Debate: Trump downplayed calls to slow AI development, saying “negative forces” are exaggerating risks and that the US must stay ahead of China, while House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected an AI moratorium on similar grounds. US Domestic Politics: Trump reiterated he would consider $5,000 payouts to American adults if Republicans keep Congress, but Mike Johnson says Congress must approve. Sports (Ireland): Shane Lowry won the Amgen Irish Open at Doonbeg, with Trump presenting the trophy amid a packed, high-profile visit.
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