With Democrats controlling the House and Senate, President-elect Biden should be able to enact trade policy at will. Rapid action regarding allies is unlikely outside of cutting metals, solar and aerospace duties while pressure will be maintained on China. Also: iPhone, Xbox help, pandemic hinders as U.S. trade activity remains weak; early Christmas, lasting challenges – container rate update; Saudi delivery cuts, Mexican rules keep U.S. oil supply chains off balance; DST leniency may be one of USTR’s last acts; France warns on post-Brexit compliance, true picture yet to emerge; surcharg...