Trade Policy & Agriculture: China’s 10% tariff on U.S. soybeans is still weighing on exports, with farmers saying South America has an edge while both sides plan more talks. EU Trade Rules: The EU’s top court rejected Poland’s bid to pause the EU-Mercosur trade deal, clearing the way for implementation despite farmer concerns. Canada–U.S. Tensions: The U.S. moved ahead with bans on nearly $1B of Canadian imports, escalating a wider tariff fight. Business Tax & Growth Incentives (Canada/UK): Canada unveiled a new Productivity Mega Deduction to spur investment and jobs, while the UK’s small-business lobby pushed for lower employment taxes and expanded business-rate relief ahead of the Budget. AI, Data Centers & Jobs: Google says data centers are driving “hundreds of thousands” of skilled-trade openings in the U.S., even as critics warn about health and environmental impacts. Digital Economy & Payments: Malaysia’s MDEC highlighted major digital investment and jobs, while Pine Labs expanded its tech partnership with Woolworths to power omnichannel gift cards. Cybersecurity for SMBs: A U.S. chamber event targets small firms with practical cybersecurity awareness as email and account risks grow. AI Legal Risk: Reuters reports Anthropic’s IPO filing flags uncertain liability if rogue AI agents cause real-world harm. Retail/Payments Detail: The U.S. Senate passed the Common Cents Act to set cash-rounding rules after penny phaseout.