Maritime Trade & Ports: The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it may investigate and sanction China over inspections of Panamanian-flagged ships, calling the reported detentions “unjustified and retaliatory,” after Panama’s Supreme Court struck down CK Hutchison’s terminal concession and provisional management shifted to Maersk and MSC. Agriculture Biosecurity: A deadly New World screwworm has spread through Texas, with detections rising to 30+ and officials still unsure how it entered or is moving—while U.S. livestock producers and agencies face mounting scrutiny over preparedness. Immigration Enforcement & Cross-Border Flows: Under Operation Take Back America, a Honduran woman was sentenced in Great Falls for illegal entry and transporting an undocumented person, and she was ordered turned over to ICE after time served. Energy Policy Pressure: The IEA reports 113 countries (plus the EU) have cut energy taxes or added consumer support measures in response to the Iran war, underscoring how global energy costs are reshaping policy choices. Forced-Labor Tariff Hearings: USTR’s three-day forced-labor tariff hearings begin in Washington, with potential 10%–12.5% duties tied to whether countries enforce import bans. Honduras Agriculture Link: Belize is on high alert for avian influenza and cites recent HPAI outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica, pushing poultry biosecurity and reporting.