Forced-Labor Tariffs: USTR proposed Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies over forced-labor enforcement failures, with rates of 10% or 12.5% (and product/trade exceptions), opening a public comment window through July 6 and a hearing July 7—an immediate cost-pressure risk for regional exporters. Export Push: Lasco Group says it will expand exports beyond about 4% of production by developing higher value-added products and acquiring new companies, targeting the Caribbean, the U.S., Canada, and parts of Central America including Honduras. Energy Tech: Ormat Technologies announced the Ormega100 geothermal surface power unit to accelerate commercialization of enhanced geothermal systems, aiming to scale reliable clean baseload power. Livestock Biosecurity: New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas after spread through Central America, triggering quarantine and sterile-fly containment—raising stakes for Honduras-linked animal health and cross-border controls. Wildlife Enforcement: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, signaling tougher action against wildlife trafficking. Trade/Industry Context: A separate report notes U.S. forced-labor tariff proposals include CAFTA-DR-related textile/apparel duty-free carve-outs for countries such as Honduras, shaping which sectors feel the impact first.