Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-origin goods kick in Sept. 8, hitting sectors like pulp and paper; Eco Guardian says its Aurora, Ontario plant is fully operational and making compostable cups and bowls at scale as it tries to keep supply chains outside the U.S. Workforce & Industrial Policy: The Trump administration is launching “Foundry School” to train millions of skilled workers for semiconductors, defense, energy and related manufacturing needs, aiming to turn investment into jobs. Semiconductors: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says a “targeted” semiconductor tariff plan is in the works—companies that build in the U.S. would get relief, while others would pay to access the U.S. market. Defense Manufacturing: The U.S. Army and Metallus commissioned new HF-1 steel production assets in Ohio to expand artillery ammunition output, while Ukraine is pushing EU sanctions aimed at stopping Russia’s ballistic missile production. Industrial Expansion: AutoCanada completed its Edmonton collision-repair acquisition, adding OEM-certified capacity; Telit Cinterion begins U.S. production of 4G/5G IoT modules in Bristol, Pa.; and Dale Farm is expanding cheddar capacity at its Dunman facility in Northern Ireland. Maritime Security: A Guam bill would require standardized high-security container seals to reduce port inspection gaps and seal tampering. Food & Materials: Dale Farm’s cheese expansion lifts planned output at Dunman, while Pakistan’s cement despatches edged down in August.