Tariffs & Supply Chains: The Trump administration is set to announce a 15% tariff plus minimum import price floors on polysilicon and related solar/semiconductor inputs, aiming to protect U.S. production from China-linked supply pressure. Tech Security: Researchers say more than 20 Chinese-made router models include a hidden “backdoor,” raising risks for home and business networks; separately, a U.S. House China panel warns Chinese telecom firms remain embedded in America’s internet ecosystem. China–U.S. Retaliation: China says it’s launching countermeasures tied to U.S. FCC/DHS actions, including tighter drone export controls to the U.S., sanctions on six U.S. firms, and a new national security probe into certain imported office equipment. AI Controls: China is also tightening rules around access to foreign AI models via domestic “relay” platforms, with some operators ordered to shut down. Healthcare Compliance: India moves to curb cancer drug counterfeits with new QR/barcode tracing requirements for all cancer drugs sold in the country. Airline & Consumer Travel: Air India appoints Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO/MD as it pushes expansion. Retail & Brands: Miniso tops the NRF list of fastest-growing U.S. retailers, while Skims is set to launch in India via Reliance Brands. Payments & Cost of Living: India’s central bank holds rates at 5.25% amid oil-price and West Asia risk.