Comments from Commerce Secretary Appointee Wilbur Ross, as well as Trump-advisor Antonio Scaramucci, suggest exports will be nearer the forefront of negotiations than previously suggested. Import tariffs are only a part of the ‘stick’ in negotiations that will focus on bilateral deals. Panjiva analysis has shown the need for more exports for a few months – U.S. goods exports fell for 19 straight months until July. Capital goods need particular help as exports fell in 14 of the past 21 months to October.