U.S.-Canada Trade War: The White House announced a Sept. 29 ban on select Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles, plus new federal procurement rules excluding Canadian goods, as tariffs and retaliation keep escalating. EU Trade & Farm Goods: A draft India-EU FTA would cut tariffs for European cars and expand access for EU passenger vehicles, while also lowering duties on wines and select farm products. BRICS Business Push: PM Modi used the BRICS Business Forum to demand open markets, removal of trade barriers, secure sea lanes and linked payment systems to boost intra-BRICS trade. Climate Risk to Food: A new study warns that weakening Atlantic currents could sharply reduce food output in major breadbaskets, raising global commodity prices. Ghana Cocoa Revival: T&T’s government plans to rehabilitate cocoa and plant 200,000 new cocoa trees to reverse pest- and disease-driven declines. Poultry “Missing Middle”: Southern Africa’s poultry sector is urged to build medium-scale enterprises that can compete for formal contracts and create jobs. Ag Tech in the Field: Smart AR glasses are being tested to judge cherry tomato ripeness in real time, aiming to reduce harvest mistakes. Trade Logistics for Produce: Morocco is adding refrigerated container routes to Europe via new maritime corridors, helping exporters reach Northern markets faster. Farm Finance for Green Growth: Ghana’s CBG says it’s repositioning financing to back renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture.