US Forced-Labour Tariffs: The Trump administration is rolling out new 10%–12.5% Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, replacing emergency levies struck down by the Supreme Court. The stated target is countries accused of not adequately banning goods made with forced labour—an approach that could hit supply chains, including textiles and apparel. Dominican Economy Watch: The Central Bank reports Dominican growth of 6.4% year-on-year in June, led by mining (+18.1%), construction (+14.9%), and free-zone manufacturing (+5.8%), with services also contributing. Free Zones 4.0 Push: Adozona and CNZFE, with Unicaribe, urged Free Zones 4.0 upgrades focused on talent, logistics, innovation, and standards compliance to stay competitive in evolving global value chains. Agri Trade & Compliance: The DR resumed egg exports to Cuba (12 containers, ~3.9M eggs) after logistical disruption, while former President Hipólito Mejía called for a review of phytosanitary controls after a U.S. mango suspension tied to Mediterranean fruit fly concerns. Energy Resilience: ADIE says climate risks demand stronger resilience planning for the electricity system to protect service continuity and competitiveness. Games Logistics: The government set a 1:00 p.m. workday cutoff in Greater Santo Domingo ahead of the Central American and Caribbean Games opening in Santo Domingo.