AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Fight in Court: A coalition of 25 states, including New Mexico, sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block new 10%–12.5% tariffs tied to “forced labor” claims, arguing the administration is using Section 301 as a pretext to recreate a tariff regime courts already struck down—seeking to halt collections and get refunds. Border Wall Water Dispute: Contractors building Trump’s border wall in drought-stricken New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling wells after ranchers warned groundwater pumping for concrete could threaten livestock and livelihoods. Local Infrastructure: Bernalillo County closed a stretch of Second Street in southwest Albuquerque between Barelas Railroad Park and Woodward Road SW for trenchless repair of a collapsed sewer line, with access maintained to the park and a detour via Broadway SW. Business Expansion in NM: Suntex Enterprises’ JA Development & Construction was selected to manage and build out AirTopia Adventure Parks’ multi-market program, starting with Roswell, with an estimated $60M–$84M construction pipeline. Public Health Watch: A measles outbreak study estimated New Mexico’s 2025 response cost at nearly $5.4M, underscoring the financial hit from outbreaks that vaccination can prevent. Consumer Safety: Walmart-linked Bettergoods pistachio nut butter was recalled in multiple states, including New Mexico, after salmonella was detected.
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