U.S.-Canada Trade Clash: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC the U.S. is “not at war” with Canada, mocking Prime Minister Mark Carney with a joke about “two submarines from the Edmonton mall,” as tariffs and cross-border supply-chain pressure intensify. Market & Consumer Policy: The FTC proposed an enforcement policy statement targeting personalized pricing (“surveillance pricing”) under Section 5, warning firms with weak disclosures could face action. Energy & Transport Regulation: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said sharply lower vehicle fuel-economy standards are coming, reversing prior rules. Iran Sanctions Push: Treasury launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” expanding OFAC sanctions and guidance to squeeze Iran’s financial networks and sanctions evasion. G20 Finance Focus: At Asheville’s G20, Bessent pressed for action on trade imbalances and tougher Iran sanctions while investors watch U.S. debt and bond-yield pressure. India Growth Debate: India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth drew backlash from Jairam Ramesh, who called it a “greatly distorted picture,” citing weak consumer confidence and inflation. Local Economic Relief: Malaysia’s government spent RM65.6m on Terengganu’s MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme, cutting prices 10–30% for 1.2m beneficiaries. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: Armenia’s Pashinyan met Modi in Bishkek to expand cooperation in economy, tech, pharma, infrastructure, investment and tourism. Regional Commerce Infrastructure: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry appointed Rep. Mark Wright as DOTD multimodal commerce commissioner to coordinate ports, rail, aviation and trucking.