AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Digital Gap: Barbados says only 4–5% of business transactions are digital (vs. 18–19% in the U.S.), with just 13% using payroll software and 14% digitizing inventory—leaving many micro and small firms running stock and back-office work by hand. Policy & Costs for Small Firms: A U.S. senator tour highlights how tariff-driven price jumps hit small retailers and food shops, forcing tough choices between absorbing costs or raising prices. Trade Rules Volatility: A new look at 2026 trade policy describes a “patchwork” of shifting tariffs and legal reversals that businesses must plan around as a lasting reality, not a one-off shock. Fintech for LATAM Cross-Border Payments: Tazapay goes live on Borderless.xyz, adding Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia so businesses can route payouts/collections via local rails instead of separate providers per country. Local Market Protection: Jamaica’s craft council chief calls for stronger action against imported “Jamaican” knockoffs, alongside a $53.5M rehab of the Old Fort Craft Market to support 156 vendors. Business Training: INOVA Federal and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce launch “Empresarios,” a free eight-week program for entrepreneurs seeking practical setup and compliance guidance.
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