U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth said those who think they can continue to rely on the generosity of U.S. taxpayers should take note: those days are over.

CPCA secretary-general Cui Dongshu said global auto sales in 2025 were 96.89 mln units, up 6% YoY. World sales in April 2026 were 7.99 mln, up 4% YoY; Jan–Apr 2026 totaled 30.96 mln, up 1% YoY. Early-year growth was weak as the US and China posted relative declines. China’s share of global auto sales fell to 30.9% in Jan–Apr 2026 from 35.4% in 2025, a decline Cui attributes largely to Spring Festival timing. He said policy stimulus effects are re-emerging and China’s auto market is expected to gradually strengthen from H2.

Louisiana’s state senate on the 29th approved a new congressional map that splits a Democratic-controlled, majority-Black district; Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the measure into law. Analysts say redistricting battles between Republicans and Democrats are likely to intensify ahead of the midterm elections.