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US-China Trade & Tech: Trump and Xi kicked off their second summit in Washington, with a trade truce extension announced and AI guardrails on the agenda, while Taiwan remains a key flashpoint. Iowa Energy Costs: Diesel and gas prices stay front and center as Iowa Republicans and national groups clash over whether to ban diesel exports—business groups warn it would tighten supply and raise costs. Agriculture Weather Crunch: Iowa farmers report harvest delays after extremely soggy conditions, with limited “suitable days” for fieldwork and mounting business pressure. IPERS Performance: Iowa’s retirement system posted 12.88% returns in FY2026, pushing trust fund value above $51B, while keeping its asset allocation unchanged. Banking Expansion: JPMorganChase opened its first Cedar Rapids branch, adding more local access and small-business support. Cyber & Consumer Protection: Iowa agencies joined a national award-winning effort against transnational fraud, and a multistate settlement targets Labcorp over a major data breach. Local Business Growth: Lennar plans October model-home openings across five Central Iowa communities, while WayPoint Resources is expanding its Waukee facility to grow food, clinic, and rental-assistance services. Public Safety Tech Debate: A TV6 investigation highlights how Bettendorf’s Flock cameras logged 10.3M detections in a month, fueling renewed surveillance concerns.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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