Mexico’s export recovery is being driven in large part by increased exports to the U.S. by the automotive sector – VW and General Motors are in the driving seat. The lithium industry is suffering from lower prices despite SQM’s attempts to limit supplies. Also: a new semiconductor spat arrives as chip exports global see a slowing rate of decline; U.S. Steel layoffs hint at tariffs failing to do their job; FILA finds its way to growth, Ikea cuts as Baltimore prepares to expand; European trade sentiment turns for the better, still close to the worst; nuclear option raises no-deal Brexit li...