Trade & Tariffs: U.S. trade czar Jamieson Greer says tariffs on Mexico and Canada will stay even under CUSMA, with Canada “in a different spot” as official talks with Ottawa lag behind Mexico. North America Talks: Reuters reports the U.S. is starting USMCA talks with Mexico in three rounds, while Canada is notably absent from the launch. EU–U.S. Deal: EU governments advanced legislation to implement a U.S. trade framework that cuts duties on American industrial goods while keeping a 15% tariff on most European goods, with safeguards and a mid-June vote path. Canada–China: Canada’s trade minister calls China’s foreign minister visit a “positive sign” as both sides push the updated strategic partnership and a broader trade reset. Employment Policy: Reform UK’s gains in UK local elections are sharpening debate over the Employment Rights Act 2025, especially guaranteed hours and limits on zero-hours work. Local Government Budgets: A Michigan city warns its budget leans on a “Millionaire’s Tax” and faces legal fights, while cutting public works and leaving some labor measures untouched. Caribbean Economic Reform: Curaçao launches a new SME platform and reports RAC’s 2025 surplus, but Landspakket modernization projects are slipping beyond 2027 as tax and public administration overhaul ramps up. Online Safety Enforcement: India’s consumer authority issued notices to eight e-commerce platforms over online sales of regulated explosives and hazardous chemicals.