Germany automakers meet with the White House today to discuss tariffs – VW could threaten to shift car-making to Mexico in retaliation. The question of U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel exports is outstanding, ArcelorMittal is one potential beneficiary of a resolution. Also: there were no new U.S. antidumping case petitions in November and few may emerge while the outcome of China-U.S. trade negotiations is awaited; Japan-U.S. trade talks could be helped by an order for 100 military jets; new fuel surcharge formulae from CMA-CGM and MSC include sulfur-emissions mitigation as well as basic co...