Trade Shock for Consumers: Trump says the USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire in 2036 unless renewed, throwing uncertainty into cross-border pricing and supply chains ahead of talks. Food Packaging & Safety: Demi is promoting food-contact absorbent pads for leakproof meat and produce logistics, aiming to cut spoilage and waste in refrigerated retail. Fresh Protein Logistics: Separate coverage highlights how absorbent pads manage “drip loss” in frozen and chilled supply chains to protect shelf life. Cuba Fuel Access: U.S. authorization for fuel sales to private businesses in Cuba is boosting exporter profits, with April sales more than doubling versus March. Nearshoring Tech Push: Persistent marks 10 years in Mexico, expanding cloud modernization and AI delivery for enterprise clients across the Americas. Cloud Growth Signal: A market estimate projects cloud services to reach $2.49T by 2031, driven by AI and digital transformation. World Cup Consumer Pressure: ACI warns fraud patterns around major tournaments are already showing up, raising risks for ticket buyers and merchants. Retail & Payments: Mexico’s central bank issues new rules to simplify digital payments and raise deposit limits for small businesses. Roaming Costs: A survey flags the US as the priciest destination for mobile data roaming, with World Cup travelers most exposed. Brazil EV Momentum: Chinese automakers’ “full-chain” expansion is gaining global favor, reinforcing competitive pressure in Latin America’s auto market.