XPO Logistics has followed almost all the other freight forwarders in beating sales estimates with lower profit margins – competition remains fierce. Oakland’s building out its cold-chain handling capacity. The U.S. deficit rose for a 13th time, overshadowing China and NAFTA talks. Also: Canada’s trade data raises the risk of a hardening NAFTA stance; Argentine and Brazil apply metals export quotas; Mexican food and beverage exporters benefit from Cinco de Mayo popularity; Star Wars Day brings the prospect of weak merchandise sales; the result of U.S.-China talks will be more talks; Ceva...