U.S. imports of industrial components and equipment are continuing to expand, but seven out of nine sectors slowed or reversed in the first half of November, indicating an insecure recovery. The pandemic has helped stay-at-home coffee demand – stable supplies remain vital. Also: L’Occitane returns to pre-pandemic shipments, beauty sector looking better; XV hits the spot as Subaru, Toyota auto shipments return to growth; Driscoll’s may face fresh fruit scrutiny in November investigation; Biden sticks by tariffs in touch-on-China stance, for now; more of the same as Brexit clock r...