US-Canada Trade War: Trump escalated pressure on Canada, saying he doesn’t want “Canadian” cars or parts and urging firms to move operations to the US to avoid tariffs. G20 Trade Push: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 countries to rethink trade terms with China, warning against a $1.2 trillion surplus driven by export dependence. Middle East Risk to Business: Iran and the US traded strikes again, raising costs and uncertainty for global shipping and energy—especially for import-heavy economies like India. India Trade Talks: India’s Commerce Ministry will meet industry and exporters on Sept. 1 to review India-US trade performance as bilateral negotiations continue. Cybersecurity & AI: CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said AI is speeding up cyber attacks and that outdated security setups won’t keep up. Local Economy & Skills: Oxfordshire employers are being urged to use apprenticeship funding under the Growth and Skills Levy support scheme. Corporate Leadership: Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO spotlights how services, Apple Silicon, and supply-chain moves reshaped the company. Business Safety: A targeted shooting left a Trincity businessman in critical condition, underscoring security risks for local commerce.