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AMERItalk eJournal - May 2018 edition

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INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

"Global Finance" magazine

"Actionable Supply Chain Intelligence: Leveraging the Services Hub" white paper

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NORTH AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE

Bill Ford Denies Retreat as Automaker Abandons American Sedans

Disrupted by Mobility Startups, Automakers Reshape Their Roles

Auto suppliers push into tech deals to mitigate disruption

U.S. Autos & Trucks: "Current Thoughts on the Space" (May 2018) (download report)

US Regulators Slam Low Takata Air Bag Recall Rate by Carmakers

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Automotive industry concerned by FCC 5.9GHz plan

Automotive outlook: Look local and global

Audi expands Traffic Light Information - now available in 10 US cities

Auto industry finds perfect storm at Ontario university

GM Builds Driverless, Electric Future at MI Plant

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

US-KOREAN BUSINESS SUMMIT

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KOTRA is hosting "US-Korea Business Summit 2018", May 24, at DETROIT'S Little Caesars Arena in partnership with the MEDC and DEGC.

The Event is multifaceted extending platform to OEM and OES Expo, Investment/Startup Pitch Session and Tech Job Fair.

The Summit will highlight automotive and aerospace industry trends. The focus is on the future of the global automotive industry that is driven by connected, autonomous, shared and electric based technologies.

The Summit is an opportunity to establish and enhance key bilateral industry partnerships that will support the growth of trade and investment ties between the two countries.

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SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADE

NAFTA Briefing: Review of current NAFTA proposals and potential impacts on the North American automotive industry (download report)

Understanding The Warranty Of Fitness For Particular Purpose In The Automotive Supply Chain

Tax Reform Benefits for Corporate Exporters

Canadian NAFTA concern: North American auto production tied up in red tape

As NAFTA goes, so goes the nation

Ryan sets a May 17 deadline for a NAFTA deal; Mexico sees time running short

The New Aluminum and Steel Tariffs: Implementation, Consequences, and Next Steps

U.S. Withdraws from Iran Deal: What It Means for Businesses and Individuals

JOB OPENINGS (U.S.)

Marketing Manager, Aftermarket - thyssenkrupp Bilstein

Director of Global Sourcing - Confidential Employer

Controller - McLeod Racing

Automotive Product Manager - Confidential Employer

CFO- Chief Financial Officer - Auto Finance & Dealership Operations

Group Controller - RANDYS

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

Manufacturers and tax reform: Seize the opportunities

U.S. manufacturing technology orders saw 42 percent monthly gains in March

Who's Pushing U.S. Manufacturing Forward?

Tomorrow's Factories Will Need Better Processes, Not Just Better Robots

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The 3D-Printed Age: Why This Futuristic Ohio Factory Is Proving Mark Twain Wrong

Seismic Shifts in the U.S. Economy: Impact on the Manufacturing Supply Chain

Putting America's Enormous $19.4 Trillion Economy Into Perspective By Comparing US State GDPs To Entire Countries

The Midwest Is Booming-Just Not Where You Think

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SALES & MARKETING

Would you believe U.S. employers are facing a shortage of marketers?

TAX, LEGAL, FINANCE and M&A

Only a third of companies are ready for new tax law so they're hiring tax pros

Maximizing the Benefits of Incentives

Tips for Planning a Carve-Out Divestiture