U.S.-Canada Tariff Shock: Trump signed proclamations for 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods (including alcohol, dairy, cement and hockey gear), with duties set to start in about 30 days and no CUSMA-style exemptions—prompting PM Mark Carney to say Canada will intensify talks and consider “all options.” Provincial Alcohol Fallout: Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette called supply management “non-negotiable,” while Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Ottawa should handle any push to lift U.S. alcohol bans. Trade Negotiations Watch: U.S. officials and lawmakers framed USMCA renewal as a “no-brainer,” even as the new tariff move keeps pressure on the talks. Consumer & Retail Ripples: A Reuters report notes the hockey-stick tariff may be mostly symbolic for Canada, but the broader list still threatens jobs and demand across targeted sectors. Cybersecurity in Food: Coca-Cola says fairlife production in the U.S. was temporarily suspended after a ransomware-related unauthorized access; Canada operations were not affected. Local Growth: A new Queensway West retail plaza in Simcoe is set to bring chain restaurants (including Mary Browns Chicken, Tim Hortons and others) to the area. Supply Chain/Logistics: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is seeking an operator for a Richmond terminal with sea and rail access for bulk exports.