AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTax Policy: American Samoa remains on the EU’s tax blacklist after Panama and Vietnam were removed, leaving eight jurisdictions on the list. Fuel Relief: The territory is eligible for USDA diesel-cost aid for farmers and fishermen, including tuna operators, but payment rates are still being set; local producers can submit fuel-cost data. Seabed Mining: Federal officials finalized terms for a Nov. 19 auction of more than 31 million acres off American Samoa. Leases would run for 20 years, with a $3 million minimum bid and royalties rising from 2% to 5% once production begins. Local groups are pursuing legal action to halt the sale, warning leases could make challenges harder. Prices: Third-quarter inflation was reported at 0.1%, while the overall quarterly CPI change fell 2.8%; food prices rose 0.9% during the quarter. Business Development: The Zoning Board is still weighing O&O Enterprises’ proposed Tafuna shopping center permit, with members concerned about traffic, road access and emergency-vehicle safety.
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