Trade & Tariffs: An Ontario chair maker says a 50% U.S. duty is forcing a painful choice: keep absorbing costs or shift most manufacturing to the U.S., a dilemma echoed by Alaska businesses bracing for fresh 50% Canada tariffs. Energy Costs: Diesel prices hit record highs, squeezing California’s trucking and farming economy as supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict push fuel bills up sharply. Small-Business Relief: O’ahu opened $3M in Kona Low storm grants for small firms, with $5,000–$10,000 one-time awards starting Sept. 9. AI & Data Deals: Spirit Airlines’ bankrupt “digital exhaust” is at the center of a high-stakes Google vs. AI startups bidding fight over de-identified internal records for training. Policy & Regulation: Oklahoma pension funds invest only 0.23% in Oklahoma companies, while a U.S. survey finds confidence up but spending still cautious amid inflation. Local Business Climate: Hoboken adopted an “Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit” to curb waterfront noise, and Calexico debated parking rules for a proposed clinic. Cross-Border Business: Morocco and Italy signed an agreement to support internationalization and trade between businesses in both countries. Corporate/Investor Watch: Rosen Law flagged a Sept. 21 lead-plaintiff deadline for Primoris investors in a securities class action.