Solar Manufacturing in India: Navitas Solar and Caelux ink a five-year, 5 GW deal to commercialize perovskite-TOPCon hybrid tandem modules in India, targeting production by 2028 and pushing expected efficiencies toward 28%+. EV Supply Chain & Plant Footprint: Geely and Ford will co-produce new energy vehicles at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain, with JV operations due in 1H 2027 and first cars in 2028. AI Hardware Localization: Wistron opens its first US AI server factory in Fort Worth, mass-producing Nvidia GB300 boards and planning a larger follow-on Texas site. Green Industry Policy: China launches a national zero-carbon factory program under MIIT, using targets, tech upgrades, smart carbon management, and inspections. Energy Transition Backlash: The US rolls back energy-efficiency standards as electricity demand rises, raising costs for consumers and manufacturers. Trade & Pharma Pressure: The Trump administration is set to restart a tariff campaign tied to forced labor, while a policy debate continues over tariffs on generic drugs and reshoring feasibility. Food & Drug Manufacturing Compliance: FDA recalls cetirizine tablets over potential cross-contamination; Arkansas sues major drugmakers over alleged 340B discount program restrictions. Manufacturing Skills & Training: Lowe’s donates a drum sander to a technical institute to expand wood and construction trade training. Right to Repair: FTC sets a farmer right-to-repair framework for John Deere, requiring diagnostic and repair tools at reasonable cost.