Tariffs in the spotlight: The latest US tariff wave (10%–12.5%) is already facing lawsuits from two small businesses and fresh pushback from trading partners, with analysts warning it may be “sticky” and hard for future presidents to unwind. Legal pressure on marketplaces: A US Senate probe is looking into alleged China-linked corruption and favoritism in Amazon’s marketplace—another reminder that compliance risk can hit small sellers fast. Cash-flow pain point: A practical guide highlights how SMEs can reduce customer late payments by setting clear terms upfront and tightening invoicing and follow-up. Standards and SME friction: Uganda’s Parliament is intensifying scrutiny of UNBS over complaints tied to delayed certification, weak enforcement, and counterfeit concerns that can stall small firms. Payments for micro businesses: Ecommpay launched a self-serve payments platform for UK micro enterprises, aiming to cut setup time with hosted checkout and plugins. Local business impact from disruption: In India, traders around Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar report sales down to about 25% due to protests, diversions, and internet disruptions. Community-driven growth: Zimbabwe’s Parliament is decentralizing programs to provinces like Bulawayo, boosting domestic tourism and local small business sales. Co-op push for farmers: Kenya’s Trade PS Regina Ombam urged small-scale farmers to join cooperatives to improve bargaining power and access to financing. Small business expansion: JHA Companies opened a new regional office at DuBois-Jefferson County Airport to serve local municipalities and businesses more closely.