Trade & Tariffs: New CFIB estimates say 53,112 Canadian small businesses are directly hit by U.S. tariffs, Canadian counter-tariffs, or both—13,160 exporters and 45,414 importers—while CFIB argues tariff supports still miss about half the small-business community and warns new U.S. product bans could worsen the squeeze. SBA Contracting Rules: SBA will prioritize defense-critical firms for its assistance program, and it has returned pending individual-owned 8(a) applications for social disadvantage revisions with a 45-day deadline. Defense Procurement for Startups: DIU is moving to prototype a faster path for startups and non-traditional companies to get temporary security clearances so they can join classified conversations and compete for Pentagon work. Disaster Relief Deadlines: SBA disaster help is expanding after storms in Texas (Bexar County request for SBA disaster loans) and Hawaii’s earthquake now opens household aid; meanwhile, Rota residents face a roofing registration deadline and Sinlaku survivors may still request SBA exceptions by visiting a recovery center. Local Business Support: Elk Grove’s Diversity Dining Week brings discounts from 40+ local restaurants, and Missouri’s HB 2974 speeds out-of-state professional licensing (including telehealth) to help qualified workers get to Missouri jobs faster. Payments & Banking: Coinbase and Moov are embedding regulated stablecoin infrastructure into payment systems used by 1,000+ community banks, signaling stablecoins moving toward everyday business payouts.