AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTariffs in Court: Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of 25 states suing the Trump administration over new 10%–12.5% tariffs tied to “forced labor,” arguing the move exceeds legal authority and violates federal rules—setting up another fight in the U.S. Court of International Trade. Chemicals & Manufacturing: DuPont lifted its 2026 profit outlook after a quarterly beat, citing price hikes, surcharges, and cost actions as Strait of Hormuz tensions keep chemical supply tight. Energy & Development: Delaware-based TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund funding was doubled to $402 million to support transport projects tied to southern Armenia, while Sussex County approved five new solar farms aimed at easing energy costs. Local Growth & Jobs: Gov. Matt Meyer and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership launched “Innovate Delaware” to help startups in fintech, clean energy, advanced materials, and biopharma manufacturing find capital and connections. Food Safety: A Cyclospora outbreak is expanding, with University of Delaware experts stressing training and sanitation protocols for food workers. Transportation/Infrastructure: The Washington Avenue Connector project in Philadelphia is progressing to improve access between Jefferson Square and the Delaware River. Business/Industry Legal Watch: California’s Supreme Court ruled drugmakers don’t have a “duty to innovate,” a decision that could reshape pharma liability risk.
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