AGP Executive Report

Trade & Jobs: The U.S. House passed a two-year extension of AGOA and Haiti’s HOPE/HELP, keeping duty-free access for Haitian apparel and textiles to the U.S. through Dec. 31, 2028, with industry groups saying it stabilizes formal jobs and the Haiti–Dominican Republic–U.S. supply chain. Customs & Logistics: Haiti-bound transit rules are getting tighter as the Dominican Republic’s customs authority rolls out measures requiring transit requests 24 hours ahead, setting departure deadlines, and boosting cargo supervision to reduce disruptions. Energy Policy: A new U.S. presidential order bars bulk-power equipment tied to “covered foreign entities” (including Haiti) from being acquired or installed after Aug. 26, pushing DOE to draft implementing rules within 120 days. Immigration Pressure on Haitian Communities: In Springfield, Ohio, advocates are demanding an end to GPS ankle monitoring after a Haitian student’s suicide, linking the device’s stigma to despair following the end of Haiti TPS. Water & Engineering (Haiti): A grassroots “Hands Helping Haiti” forum highlights household water-filter systems and hygiene training led by a retired civil engineer, with 5,000+ systems installed.

Trade & Textiles: The U.S. House passed a two-year extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP (370-48), now awaiting President Trump’s signature—keeping duty-free access for eligible Haitian apparel and textile exports through Dec. 31, 2028, a key boost for cross-border supply chains. Customs & Border Logistics: Dominican industry group AIRD backed new Customs measures for goods transiting to Haiti, including 24-hour advance requests, departure deadlines, and tighter cargo supervision to reduce disruptions and improve compliance at the DR–Haiti border. Immigration Pressure on Haitian Workers: In Ohio, Springfield advocates demanded an end to GPS ankle monitoring for Haitians after the suicide of Pierre Damas Bel, arguing the stigma and forced tracking followed TPS termination. Community Fallout in the U.S.: Reporting from South Florida’s Little Haiti highlights how TPS cancellation is driving fear and uncertainty for Haitian families, including professionals with engineering backgrounds, as deportation risk rises. Food & Water Security (Haiti-linked): A grassroots clean-water push in southeast Haiti says it has installed 5,000 household filter systems, pairing hardware with hygiene education to help families manage safe water.

Trade & Textiles: The U.S. House approved a two-year extension of the Haiti HOPE-HELP and AGOA trade preference programs, voting 370-48 as part of a Continuing Resolution; the measures now await President Trump’s signature and would keep duty-free access in place through Dec. 31, 2028, giving Haiti’s apparel and textile sector more runway. Border Logistics: The Dominican Republic’s industry group AIRD backed new Customs rules for goods transiting to Haiti, urging clear procedures, advance requests (24 hours), departure deadlines, and stronger cargo supervision to reduce disruptions at the border. Food & Water Access: A grassroots water project forum in Hackensack highlights Hands Helping Haiti, a retired civil engineer-led effort distributing household filters and hygiene education, with 5,000+ systems installed. Agriculture Workforce: Antigua and Barbuda is considering recruiting Haitian farm workers to address local labor shortages, alongside planned water infrastructure. Security & Community Impact: Reports describe a deadly gang attack on a church in Kenscoff (Port-au-Prince area), with dozens killed and many kidnapped, underscoring how violence is spilling into surrounding agricultural communities. Diaspora Pressure: In South Florida, Haitians face uncertainty after TPS ended, with community members describing fear and potential deportability affecting work, schooling, and daily life.

Gang Violence in Port-au-Prince: A deadly Viv Ansam attack in Kenscoff left at least 47 dead, with dozens more kidnapped after families fled into a church prayer center; UNICEF later reported the release of women and children, underscoring how Haiti’s security crisis keeps spilling into everyday life. Deportation Shock for Haitian Workers: The U.S. has begun winding down protections for Haitians after TPS ended, leaving hundreds of thousands vulnerable to ICE action and threatening livelihoods tied to caregiving and home health services. Immigration Policy Pressure on Care Industry: With courts backing a broader crackdown, U.S. care homes and home health agencies are bracing for worker shortages as Haitian caregivers lose legal status. Regional Cooperation & Security Industry: Honduras is exploring purchases of Dominican-made Dulus aircraft and Furia armored vehicles, a sign of growing regional defense-industrial links that could affect logistics and procurement across the Caribbean. Clean Water, Local Engineering: A Haiti water project forum highlights household filter systems and hygiene training delivered through community partnership—over 5,000 systems installed so far. Agriculture Labor Planning: Antigua and Barbuda is considering recruiting Haitian farm workers to address labor gaps while expanding water infrastructure.

WASH & Water Access: Hands Helping Haiti is inviting the public to a Sept. 13 forum on clean water for southeast Haiti, led by retired civil engineer Patrick Sloan, describing household filter systems plus hygiene education—over 5,000 systems installed so far. Energy & Procurement Risk: A new U.S. executive order (EO 14420) targets transactions involving certain foreign-produced bulk-power equipment tied to “covered foreign entities,” with DOE rules due by Dec. 24, 2026—relevant for grid, storage, and control equipment supply chains. Haiti Security & Human Impact: Haiti’s Kenscoff commune suffered a major gang attack on Aug. 28, with reports of nearly 100 killed and mass kidnappings; UNICEF later said some women and children were released, offering a rare moment of hope. Migration & Labor Shock: The Trump administration’s end of TPS for Haitians is already reshaping U.S. workforces and care staffing, while deportations proceed slowly—leaving Haitian communities and employers bracing for sudden losses. Regional Trade/Cooperation: Dominican Republic and Honduras agreed to deepen cooperation across trade, security, tourism, health, agriculture, and migration, with Haiti mentioned as a shared regional challenge. Agriculture Workforce Idea: Antigua and Barbuda is considering recruiting Haitian agricultural workers to address local labor shortages as it expands water infrastructure.

Haiti Security & Humanitarian Crisis: A gang attack in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince killed at least 47 people and kidnapped dozens, with women and children later released by the captors, underscoring how violence is disrupting daily life in farming communities. Kidnapping Aftermath: UNICEF says the mass abduction was not isolated and highlights the scale of attacks on children, while families remain uncertain about medical needs and whether more hostages are held. Elections & Stability Pressure: With Haiti preparing for its first election in a decade, the renewed surge of killings and displacement is intensifying doubts about whether security support will arrive fast enough to protect voters and infrastructure. Diaspora & Labor Impact: In the U.S., Haitians are losing TPS protections and facing slower-but-starting deportations, raising risks for Haitian caregivers and the older adults who depend on them. Regional Agriculture Workforce: Antigua and Barbuda is considering recruiting Haitian agricultural workers to address labor shortages, linking Haiti’s workforce to Caribbean food production needs. Public Safety & Fire Risk: Reports from Five Cays describe a devastating fire leaving displaced residents, including people of Haitian background without legal status, complicating access to welfare assistance.

Gang Violence & Public Safety: Haiti’s Kenscoff commune near Port-au-Prince was hit by a mass attack by the Viv Ansam gang, killing at least 47 and kidnapping dozens after families sought refuge in a church prayer center; UNICEF later reported six children and seven women released, underscoring how violence is spilling into communities and even agricultural areas. Elections & Stability: With Haiti preparing for its first election in a decade, coverage highlights how repeated election disappointments and ongoing insecurity are testing whether voters will judge candidates by plans and records rather than promises. Workforce & Food Production: Antigua and Barbuda is considering recruiting Haitian agricultural workers to address local labor shortages, framing it as part of a broader push to expand domestic food production. Deportations & Care Sector Impact: The U.S. is accelerating removal of Haitians after TPS ends, with reports of ICE targeting communities like Springfield, Ohio, and warnings that caregivers and vulnerable older adults in the U.S. could face major staffing shocks.

Haiti Security & Humanitarian Impact: A gang attack in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince left at least 47 people dead, with dozens kidnapped and families fleeing; UNICEF reports six children and seven women were later released, including very young children, after mass abductions tied to the violence. Elections & Stability Pressure: The killings come as Haiti prepares for its first election in a decade and awaits a UN-backed multinational force, with UN data pointing to rising deaths and sexual violence since 2022. Deportations & Care Work Fallout (Diaspora Link): In the U.S., Haitians losing Temporary Protected Status face accelerated deportations, while Haitian caregivers are bracing for job losses that could disrupt home health and elder care. Trade & Logistics Angle: South Florida remains a key shipping bridge for Caribbean-bound vehicles, including routes that reach Haiti—highlighting how regional transport links can be affected by policy and enforcement shifts. Industry Policy Watch: A U.S. executive order expands scrutiny of foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, a reminder that energy procurement rules can ripple into renewable and storage projects.

Gang Violence & Public Safety: Kenscoff, outside Port-au-Prince, was hit by a deadly gang assault that killed at least 47 people, with women and children among those kidnapped; UNICEF says six children and seven women were later released, underscoring how attacks on civilians are disrupting daily life and local farming communities. Elections & Governance: Haiti’s next elections are framed as a real test of whether voters judge candidates by records and plans, after decades of canceled or disputed polls and repeated economic disappointment. Deportations & Labor Impact: In the U.S., Haitians losing Temporary Protected Status face accelerated removals, while Haitian caregivers and the older adults who depend on them brace for staffing shocks in home care and nursing settings. Trade & Energy Policy Spillover: A U.S. executive order expands scrutiny of foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, affecting grid-connected inverters, battery storage and related software—an issue that can ripple into renewable and infrastructure procurement. Logistics & Diaspora Links: South Florida remains a key shipping corridor for Caribbean-bound vehicles, including routes that reach Haiti, showing how diaspora trade ties keep moving even amid instability.

Haiti Security & Local Economy: Kenscoff, a farming community outside Port-au-Prince, was hit by a new wave of gang attacks that killed at least 47 people, kidnapped dozens, and burned homes and animals, forcing thousands to flee—another blow to agriculture, small businesses, and basic services as Haiti prepares for elections and awaits a UN-backed force. Haiti–U.S. Labor Shock: The Trump administration’s push to unwind Temporary Protected Status is spilling into Haiti-linked workforces in the U.S., with caregivers and older adults in care settings bracing for sudden job losses and instability. Deportation Logistics: Reporting says a deportation flight sent 57 people to Haiti (including U.S.-born children), with the administration seeking to speed up removals—raising risks for families and for any Haiti-bound supply chains tied to diaspora remittances. Caribbean Trade & Shipping Context: A separate report highlights how South Florida ports move vehicles regularly to Haiti and the wider Caribbean, underscoring how migration policy and security conditions can ripple into regional logistics. Energy Policy Watch: A U.S. order expanding scrutiny of foreign-produced bulk-power equipment could affect future grid and storage projects relevant to Haiti’s power sector planning.

Haiti Security Crisis: Kenscoff, outside Port-au-Prince, saw a fresh wave of gang terror with at least 47 killed, dozens kidnapped, and families fleeing as attackers targeted the Ark of the New Testament church, where reports say people were executed inside. Humanitarian & Election Pressure: The violence comes as Haiti prepares for its first election in a decade and awaits fuller deployment of a UN-backed force, with UN figures citing 3,050 deaths in the first half of 2026 and rising civilian harm during security operations. Diaspora Fallout & Labor Strain: In the U.S., the end of Haiti Temporary Protected Status is rippling into care work and other sectors that rely on Haitian labor, while deportation flights accelerate—raising new risks for families and the industries that depend on them. Energy & Procurement Shock (U.S. policy with Haiti links): A new U.S. emergency order tightens scrutiny on foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, potentially affecting grid and storage projects—an indirect headwind for regional infrastructure planning. Energy Business Deal: Foster Fuels’ acquisition by Georgia’s Colonial Group highlights continued investment in emergency fuel delivery and logistics, including past support tied to Haiti relief efforts.

Deportation Pressure on Haiti’s Economy: The Trump administration sent a second deportation flight to Haiti (57 people) as it accelerates mass expulsion after TPS ended, landing in Cap-Haitien amid security and flight restrictions—another shock to Haitian labor and family remittances. Capital Violence and Supply Disruption: Reuters reports a new wave of gang attacks in Kenscoff left at least 47 dead and thousands fleeing, with Haiti still awaiting a UN-backed multinational force—conditions that keep roads, markets, and farm work unstable. Inflation Eases, Food Still Drives Costs: Haiti’s inflation fell in the third quarter (annual 20% to 18.9%) as fuel prices eased and the exchange rate stabilized, but food remains the main driver of monthly price pressure. Agriculture Support: Taiwan’s technical mission trained 30 farmers in okra production in southern Haiti, stressing drought-tolerant crops still need reliable water to protect yields. Human Impact of the Conflict: UN data for Q2 says at least 1,408 people were killed and 656 injured, including widespread sexual violence and kidnappings, with violence expanding beyond Port-au-Prince into key farming areas.

Haiti Economy Watch: Haiti’s inflation cooled in the 3rd quarter, with annual inflation easing from 20% to 18.9% and monthly inflation slowing to 1%, helped by lower petroleum prices and a steadier exchange rate (about 130 gourdes per US dollar). Food & Farming Support: Taiwan’s technical mission trained 30 Haitian farmers on okra production in the south, stressing that drought-tolerant crops still need consistent water to protect yields and extend harvests. Security & Human Impact: A UN-linked report says at least 1,408 people were killed and 656 injured in Haiti in Q2 2026 amid gang violence, kidnappings, and security operations, with sexual violence continuing at high levels. Capital & Labor Pressure from Abroad: Haiti-linked workers in the US face major disruption as Temporary Protected Status ends, with faith leaders and community groups reporting rising arrests and uncertainty for Haitian workers in places like Salisbury and Springfield. Regional Industry Context: ECLAC projects Guyana to surge as a Caribbean growth leader, while Haiti’s own instability remains a drag on investment and production.

Haiti Security & Human Cost: A Reuters report says a Kenscoff raid near Port-au-Prince killed at least 47 and triggered fresh displacement, as UN data show Haiti’s violence toll remains severe—1,408 killed and 656 injured in April–June 2026, with sexual violence and kidnappings continuing and gangs expanding beyond the capital. Inflation & Household Prices: Haiti’s inflation eased in the third quarter, with annual inflation falling to 18.9% and monthly inflation to 1%, driven by lower petroleum prices and a relatively stable exchange rate; food and transport remain the biggest drivers. Agriculture Skills Transfer: Taiwan’s technical mission trained 30 farmers in southern Haiti on okra production, stressing that drought-tolerant crops still need reliable water to stabilize yields. State Capacity & Transition Planning: The America Strategic Partnership Council released a Haiti stability and transition framework centered on restoring security, rebuilding state authority, strengthening justice, and restarting economic activity, highlighting veteran jurist Me. Lesly Jules. Food Systems Under Pressure: UN reporting warns that war is increasingly disrupting farms, ports, markets, storage and shipping routes—fueling a conflict-hunger cycle that also affects Haiti’s access to aid and supplies. Regional Industry Context: Haiti’s crisis is also playing out alongside broader regional shocks, including global food-system breakdowns tied to armed conflict and shipping disruptions.

Haiti Security & Human Impact: A UN-linked report says Haiti saw at least 1,408 deaths and 656 injuries in Q2 2026, with sexual violence and kidnappings continuing as gangs expand beyond Port-au-Prince, while security operations also account for a large share of casualties. Capital & Inflation Watch: Haiti’s inflation eased in Q3, with annual inflation dropping to 18.9% and monthly inflation slowing to 1%, helped by lower fuel prices and a steadier exchange rate. Agriculture & Skills: Taiwan’s technical mission trained 30 farmers in okra production in the south, stressing drought-tolerant crops still need reliable water to stabilize yields. Local Waste & Services: Gonaïves launched “Katye Pa m Pi Pwòp,” a pilot cleanup and waste-management effort in five neighborhoods, pairing municipal teams, local businesses, and residents to improve collection and disposal. Food Systems Under Pressure: A UN warning ties armed conflict to food-system breakdowns—hitting ports, shipping routes, and prices—while Haiti remains among the places where violence blocks aid access. Policy & Partnerships: Haiti’s government signals a push for stronger cooperation with Italy, including security, agricultural development, vocational training, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Violence & Security: A UN report says Haiti’s gang violence is spreading beyond Port-au-Prince, with 1,408 killed and 656 injured from April–June; a separate overnight raid in Kenscoff left at least 47 dead and 22 wounded, underscoring how attacks disrupt commerce and isolate communities. Food & Supply Chains: The UN warns of a “conflict-hunger cycle,” noting that in Haiti gang violence blocks access to farms, ports, markets, storage and shipping routes—hurting livelihoods far beyond the battlefield. Waste & Urban Services: Gonaïves launched “Katye Pa m Pi Pwòp,” a pilot cleanup and waste-management effort in five neighborhoods, pairing municipal teams with local businesses and residents to improve collection and disposal. Governance & Justice: The America Strategic Partnership Council released a Haiti stability and transition framework highlighting veteran magistrate Lesly Jules, focusing on security, state authority, justice reform, and restarting economic activity. Immigration Policy Shock: A US judge overturned a Trump visa ban affecting Haiti among many countries, while TPS-related enforcement continues to unsettle Haitian families and local communities abroad. Regional/Trade Context: Haiti’s instability is unfolding alongside broader global pressure on food systems and industrial policy debates, including renewed industrial policy discussions at the World Bank.