Livestock Biosecurity: The U.S. USDA confirmed the New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, triggering quarantines and sterile-fly releases to protect the $15B cattle sector; officials say it’s the only detected case so far, but the pest can destroy living tissue in days. Trade Pressure on Supply Chains: The U.S. proposed Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies over forced-labor enforcement gaps, with duties of 10%–12.5% and a July 7 hearing—Honduras is listed among the covered countries, raising compliance and sourcing risks for exporters. Honduras Oversight of Chinese-Owned Firms: Honduras’ Congress approved a bill to tighten audits and monitoring of Chinese-owned businesses, including taxes, import origins, staff immigration status, and capital flight—critics say retail has outpaced industrial investment. Maritime Energy & Logistics: Carnival Corp. completed Latin America’s first LNG bunkering operation using a mobile fueling solution in Roatán, positioning Honduras for cleaner maritime fueling along Western Caribbean routes. Industry & Innovation in Media: Central American newsrooms, including Honduras’ El Heraldo, are adopting AI tools to speed up misinformation checks and reduce verification bottlenecks. Tourism Boost Tied to Honduras: Argentina vs. Honduras at Texas A&M is projected to bring a major economic lift to College Station through visitor spending.