India–US Dealmaking: PM Modi and Donald Trump held a “productive” call covering trade, defense, energy and critical technologies as tariff pressure tied to Russian energy policy hangs over negotiations. Trade Policy in Court: Small businesses and Democratic-led states are again challenging Trump’s Section 301 forced-labor tariffs at the U.S. Court of International Trade, arguing the government didn’t make country-specific findings. SME Tech & Operations: A new push for simpler software is highlighted by reporting that many owners still aren’t well served by off-the-shelf tools, while warehouse tech firms roll out self-serve portals and live, activity-based billing for 3PLs. Small Business Finance: Tanzania’s push to unlock credit for SMEs leans on better data sharing across banks, operators and payments networks; meanwhile, WealthRabbit argues SIMPLE IRAs can beat Safe Harbor 401(k)s on cost and paperwork for smaller firms. Global Business Shifts: South African exporters are pivoting toward China and other BRICS markets to hedge trade friction; Ghana’s trade leaders tout China’s zero-tariff offer but warn exporters must build competitiveness. Corporate & Consumer Trust: Singapore’s watchdog ordered 45 businesses and a fake-review provider to stop fabricating online reviews and issue public apologies. Business Growth Moves: Decathlon India targets high double-digit sales growth and plans to more than double its running business over four years.