Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s PM Mark Carney said it’s “too early” to know if Ottawa can land a deal with the U.S. before Trump’s 50% tariffs hit Aug. 19, with talks focused on steel, aluminum, forestry and autos. Immigration Enforcement: Federal immigration actions surged in New York City, triggering confrontations in immigrant neighborhoods and renewed debate over sanctuary limits. Courts & Business Records: A judge paused a deadline forcing Trump to turn over financial documents in his BBC defamation case, while Trump seeks to amend the lawsuit. IP & Small Business: Buc-ee’s is suing a Georgia convenience-store chain over mascot and name similarities; the store owner calls it “trademark bully” litigation. Health & Food Supply Chains: CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapenos, with cases across 27 states and restaurant exposure including Chipotle and Qdoba. Energy & Markets: Gold climbed to a seven-week high on hopes for Hormuz Strait reopening; U.S. stocks were mixed as investors weighed earnings and AI-related memory-sector jitters. Policy & Labor Benefits: Bessent sent businesses a message on paid family leave, signaling more pressure on employers as benefits costs stay central. Small Business Manufacturing: SBA launched its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, offering up to $20M to scale domestic production in chokepoint supply chains. Tech & Infrastructure Politics: Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposed rules for data centers, including requiring them to reimburse nearby residents’ electric bills.