Manufacturing Boost: B.C.’s Ron Anderson & Sons (prefab wall systems) is getting a $2M provincial push to expand into floors, roof panels and stairs, adding about 35 jobs as U.S. tariffs squeeze local makers. Consumer Protection: Hawaiʻi warned residents about misleading door-to-door solar sales, including false claims of “free” state systems and contractors being out of business. Local Tax Pressure: In Abbotsford-Mission, candidates clashed over a planned PST expansion that would hit professional services and small businesses starting Oct. 1. Regulation Watch: Salem, Massachusetts paused a temporary window-art rule after business owners said it would force art to come down or face fines. Trade-Tariff Fallout: A Michigan study says tariffs have cost households over $5,600 since January, while Canadian retailers in Regina described revenue drops and pricing uncertainty. Disaster Relief: Texas Gov. Abbott requested an SBA disaster declaration for Bexar County storm damage to unlock disaster loans for affected businesses. SME Financing (Digital): India expanded UPI credit use so Kisan Credit Card and MUDRA borrowers can make eligible merchant payments with already-sanctioned limits. SME Funding (Bahrain): BBK highlighted SME Fund results, deploying BD2.879M to 46 businesses since March 2026. Energy & Permits: Canada plans to scale back environmental reviews for major energy projects, aiming to speed approvals amid the Canada-U.S. trade fight. Power Costs & Data Centers: Nevada’s data-center boom is drawing scrutiny over rising utility bills and NV Energy’s long-term plan.