Chinese Auto Expansion: China’s automakers are rapidly scaling overseas production capacity—rising from ~3.44M units (2023) to 3.96M (2024), 5.26M (2025), and projected ~6.85M (2026)—showing that “export growth” is increasingly about exporting industrial capability, not just vehicles. Caribbean Reparations Push: CARICOM officials are weighing legal strategies to push the UK toward reparations talks, with Barbados PM Mia Mottley calling for a concrete, multigenerational plan. BRICS Reset: The New Delhi Declaration marks a strategic makeover for BRICS, expanding its role beyond trade and positioning it as a broader Global South governance forum. Cross-Border Work & Enforcement: An ICE-led Florida operation with partner agencies led to 500 arrests, including people accused of serious crimes, highlighting ongoing labor and migration enforcement pressures. Job Market Age Shock: New reporting spotlights how workers laid off around age 60 can face a “too old to hire” hiring bias, with employers citing ages as low as 58. Manufacturing Layoffs in the US: Amy’s Kitchen is winding down California manufacturing and shifting production, eliminating about 260 jobs. Chile Cost-of-Living Strain: Chile’s recession risk is hitting everyday spending, with even popular street food prices rising as unemployment climbs. Mexico–US Logistics: Tesla plans a large distribution center near Austin, adding to its regional logistics footprint and potential hiring needs.