Trade War Escalation (US-Canada): Canada will impose “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 U.S. goods starting Sept. 8, with duties of 15%, 25% and up to 50% covering sectors like steel, aluminum, appliances, dairy, seafood, clothing and farm equipment, after the U.S. moved to 50% tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian imports. Policy & Business Impact: Ottawa also rolled out a $7.5bn support package with business loans and worker help as the dispute threatens higher prices and uncertainty for sectors like Canadian commercial real estate and manufacturing. Diplomacy-by-Rhetoric: Trump said he’s considering renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” adding a fresh layer of political pressure to the tariff fight. Regulation & Compliance: Nigeria’s NAFDAC ordered recalls and destruction of certain sachet and sub-200ml alcoholic drinks, with phased enforcement and penalties for violators. Corporate Moves & Growth: Qatar Investment Authority led a $200m Series D for autonomous freight firm Gatik, while U.S. manufacturers IEM and ProVia announced major new facilities in San Antonio and North Carolina, targeting thousands of jobs. Environment & Permits: A Texas company applied to dump up to 95,000 gallons per day of treated wastewater into Lake Wichita, drawing scrutiny over data-center impacts.