The Trump administration’s use of tariffs has succeeded in slashing imports of afflicted products and bringing partners to the negotiating table but the trade deficit hasn’t fallen. The apparel industry is emerging from the worst of COVID-19 with radically changed supply trends. Also: BMW, Ford contribute to Canada’s volatility as recovery proves tough; Subaru loses U.S. drive as Japan’s automakers skid in September; minutes (or maybe another hour) to Brexit midnight; GHG reduction plans gather pace; and PPE tariff cuts could be normalized, but might not be.