AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade Pressure: The U.S. Department of Commerce has slapped Algeria with a 72.94% countervailing duty on Algerian steel rebar, effective July 6, adding to earlier triple-digit antidumping duties and hitting an already strained, oil-dependent economy. IMF Warning: In its 2026 Article IV review, the IMF urged Algeria to stop financing deficits by money printing, tighten fiscal policy, and avoid relying on central bank support as fiscal and external buffers erode. Sports & Algeria’s Spotlight: Algeria’s World Cup run ended after Switzerland beat them 2-0, with Riyad Mahrez retiring from international football following the exit; the tournament’s wider VAR and officiating controversy continues to dominate headlines. Digital & Culture: Algerian startup Artify is using immersive 3D virtual tours to preserve and share heritage sites like Tassili n’Ajjer, Timgad, and the Kasbah of Algiers with global audiences. Weather: A heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C in Algiers, with residents cooling off on beaches.
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