AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCost-of-Living Crisis: Food prices in Lebanon are up an average 20% this year, and about 1.24 million people face crisis-level food insecurity. Employers and unions warn worsening hardship could trigger unrest and derail a fragile recovery. Small Business Strain: A family-run hardware store in Beirut’s southern suburbs lost about $700 in August after expenses, as war damage and falling business threaten a shop that has served the community for more than 50 years. Trade and Exports: Lebanese exports to Iraq topped $595 million in the second quarter. The government is also targeting 100,000 tons of apple exports, using discounted shipping rates to help growers reach markets. Air Links: The U.S. has lifted long-standing restrictions on direct flights to Lebanon, a move welcomed by President Joseph Aoun that could improve travel and business connections.
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