Tariff Shock for Supply Chains: The US USTR rolled out new Section 301 forced-labour tariffs, cutting India’s rate to 10% (from 12.5%) while most other probed economies face 12.5%, reshaping sourcing math for manufacturers. Clean Energy for Plants: Honda Malaysia launched a RM14m solar PV + 5.8MWh BESS system at its factory, aiming to cover about 10% of electricity needs and push lower-carbon production. AI for Factory Floors: Taiwan Excellence showcased industrial AI edge computing and automation at Automation Expo 2026, highlighting real-time on-site analytics for predictive maintenance. Advanced Solar Manufacturing in the US: Canadian Solar’s CS PowerTech opened a Southern Indiana HJT solar cell plant, positioning it as a domestic source for higher-efficiency utility-scale cells. Pharma Capacity Expansion: Latvia’s Olpha topped out a EUR 5.84m finished-dosage manufacturing facility to boost capacity up to 2.5x and start new medicine production. HIV Drug Access via Local Manufacturing: Merck secured early generic licensing for alimatravir across 129 LMICs, including sub-Saharan Africa and Indian manufacturers, alongside early product manufacturing investments. Food Safety Crackdown: Ghana’s FDA temporarily shut 59 food manufacturing and cold storage sites for safety and licensing breaches. Industrial Growth Moves: Ferrero is investing $86m in Mexico to expand Nutella capacity and lift exports, while Evapco plans a $22m Navasota facility to repurpose the Tex-Fab site and create up to 300 jobs.