Global trade policy has seen a lot of debate, but not a lot of tangible action so far in 2019. Looking ahead we consider the prospects for Brexit, passage of USMCA, U.S. negotiations with China, the EU and Japan as well as the RCEP trade deal. Also: General Motors has extended its bet on Brazil as a Mexican trade deal emerges; solar power imports have dimmed after tariffs but washing machines spin upwards; Charleston’s party near an end as Kent, Komatsu imports slide; North beats south as west coast port activity falls; guitar tuners and salad spinners win tariff clemency; and Maersk fol...