The apparel sector has been left behind in the U.S. retail sales recovery, with many manufacturers and retailers in the sector experiencing a reversal in supply chain activity in January. Texan exports of plastics may be disrupted by the weather. Also: Regal Beloit switches to Mexico as pool, cooling demand climb; Yamaha motorbike shipments accelerate as Honda, Kawasaki tap the brakes; Japan’s trade recovery proves elusive as oil price, autos disruptions weigh; EU sharpens its trade teeth; four foci for Biden’s supply chain strategy review; Fed flags supply chain risks for prices; FMC ac...