The U.S.-China trade war has taken a toll on U.S. port activity, though Vietnamese shipments have allowed New York to buck the trend. Political uncertainty around Brexit continues, but there are some bright spots in Britain’s export performance. Also: Buzz and Woody defeat Thanos as Halloween imports creep ahead; Sumitomo, GE drag on Indian exports as trade war opportunity is missed; Panama Canal dodges trade war with increased shipments to east coast ports; #ChangePays – more male CEOs named John than female CEOs; Trump holds out prospect of Italian tariff exemptions, EC in the driving ...