A collapse in automotive exports was a major contributor to a record high U.S. trade deficit in December. China electric vehicles manufacturers want to enter the U.S. market in 2020, but face significant tariff barriers as well as competition. Also: Posco and Ternium have triggered Mexico’s steel safeguarding tariffs; Mexico’s trade acceleration supports AMLO’s energy policy; tariff hopes no use as China’s trade confidence slumps to 10-year low; LG Electronics could hop back to South Korea after washer tariff leniency; Rail investment set to speed Santiago̵...