Tariff clock ticks for consumers: US trade envoy Jamieson Greer says fresh tariffs could land soon as Trump’s temporary 10% global levy expires Friday, with forced-labor duties expected to replace it—raising new fears of retaliation and higher prices. Canada alcohol access expands: Nine Canadian premiers agreed to update rules so brewers, wineries and distillers can sell directly to consumers across provinces, aiming to cut interprovincial trade barriers amid looming US tariff threats. Energy squeeze lifts costs: Oil prices rose as threats to global crude supplies intensified, with renewed Middle East shipping risks tightening tanker traffic through key routes. Food safety hits retail: Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce products tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak after FDA testing flagged concerns (with investigation ongoing). Retail pricing fight: Nintendo asked a court to dismiss a class action seeking tariff rebates for Switch 2 buyers, arguing customers got what they paid for. Global consumer demand strategy: China approved a national plan to lift retail sales of consumer goods and services toward ~60 trillion yuan by 2030, targeting steadier consumption growth. Supply chain tech for retailers: Cleo rolled out new AI capabilities for chargeback prevention, adding anomaly detection, conversational insights, and deeper visibility into 3PL fulfillment. Local brands go global: Cambodia’s PPF Yummy says it’s exporting Khmer food products to five countries, emphasizing quality upgrades to meet international standards.