UK-Israel Trade Tensions: Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce a ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, with UK officials also signaling targeted sanctions—prompting sharp backlash from Israel and likely renewed pressure from Washington. US-Canada Trade War: Donald Trump escalated the dispute by calling for a boycott of Bombardier unless the firm builds in America, as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs and warns of broader fallout for jobs and supply chains. Cuba-US Standoff: Cuba’s foreign minister said there are no talks with the US, citing “genocidal” blockade damage of $8.1bn in 2025 and warning of worse impacts in 2026 amid energy shortages. UAE Trade Momentum: At the AIM Investment Summit, the UAE reported non-oil foreign trade topping AED1.9tn ($517bn) and pitched itself as a global hub for investment and resilient growth. Regional Industrial Policy (NZ): New Zealand’s Taranaki Alliance won a $3m government grant to help engineering and manufacturing firms win major contracts and cushion oil-and-gas job losses. Moody’s on Recovery (NZ): Moody’s said New Zealand’s recovery is underway but warned cost-of-living pressures and infrastructure needs could shape uneven outcomes. GCC Economic Shift: GCC chief said Gulf states have moved beyond energy supply to become major players in global trade, investment, and technology. Economic Governance (Nigeria): Nigeria moved to harmonize conflicting macroeconomic projections across ministries to improve budget credibility and policy coordination.