AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-Kazakhstan Trade Shock: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade says a new U.S. tariff under Section 301 will add 12.5% on certain Kazakh goods from July 24, replacing a prior 10% temporary surcharge; officials estimate about 95% of exports to the U.S. stay exempt and say talks continue to protect exporters. Oil & Security Fallout: Kazakhstan cut crude production and suspended CPC Black Sea loadings after drone attacks, tightening supplies as Red Sea and Hormuz risks push physical oil premiums higher and Brent hovers near $100-plus. Air Mobility in Focus: Kazakhstan unveiled its first public eVTOL air taxi demonstration in Astana (AutoFlight “Prosperity”), with plans for commercial service by late 2028/early 2029 and training pathways for future pilots. Regional Deals: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan advanced cooperation via joint commercial documents worth over KZT80bn and a new Council of Regional Heads to boost trade toward $10bn. Civic Space Watch: A rights report says Kazakhstan’s civic space deteriorated in early 2026 amid pressure on critics, independent media, and activists. Sports & Culture: Kazakhstan won two junior silvers at ISSF moving target events, while chess and volleyball results from regional tournaments kept the spotlight on Kazakh athletes.
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