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DECEMBER 2022 EDITION
MEXICO AUTOMOTIVE
Borderlands: USMCA panel rules in favor of Mexico, Canada over US

Mexico, Canada and Automakers Just Caught a Big Free Trade Break

China’s automakers flood Mexico’s markets thanks to ample chip supplies

Mexican trade body sees auto parts output setting record this year

Mexico: Sonora Lithium

Production of the new BMW M2 begins in Mexico
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Juan Vazquez, Director of Global Strategy with NAI Mexico, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate advisory firm. For 10 years, Juan was the Project Manager for Toyota manufacturing where his main responsibilities included the identification of ideal locations of their assembly plants in Tijuana and Guanajuato, as well as conduct negotiations of government incentives. In 2005, he was appointed Managing Director of Index Nacional (the Mexico maquiladora mfg association), and was instrumental in the talks at the domestic and international level regarding the now enacted USMCA treaty.
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BRAZIL & LATAM AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Mobility players teaming up to electrify Latin America

China's BYD expands electric vehicle operation in Brazil

Brazilian automotive production increases in November

Ride the smart mobility startup wave in Latin America

GWM to sell locally made vehicles in Brazil

Argentina Is Pressing US for Exception to Tap EV Tax Bonanza

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Mexico: Production and export of heavy vehicles increased in November

Lithium battery production must remain in the hands of Mexican companies

Volvo reaches record sales in Mexico
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
USMCA: Regional Integration That Strengthens The Automotive Industry
This Interview features Dr. Jose Zozaya, Executive President of AMIA – (Mexico Association of Automotive Industry), a position he has held since August 2020. Prior to AMIA, he served as President, General Manager and Executive Representative of Kansas City Southern de México, and was the Legal and Governmental Relations Director of ExxonMobil México ...

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US Trade Representative 4-yr review of Section 301 Tariffs: China Imports
This Interview features Leslie Alan Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. Les was recently appointed to be co-chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee that has over 400 members ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Is Moving Manufacturing from China to Mexico a Sound Risk-Reduction Strategy?

Reimagining Mexican automotive supply chains and logistics

Latin America’s Prospects for Trade and Logistics Development

EU and Chile strengthen a comprehensive political and trade partnership

Brazil exports remain concentrated in commodities and imports in industrial goods, WTO report

Mexico Is Violating Section 232 Steel Tariffs. The Biden Administration Must Act.

Lithium exports in Argentina reach record

Three Things Everyone Leaving China for Mexico Should Know

Stronger logistics accelerate Mexico’s recovery

Borderlands: Mexico proposes to modify truck driver hours-of-service rule
MEXICO: NATIONAL MARKET TRENDS | Q3 2022 INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
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The reports cover 5 Industrial Regions and 23 separate Mexican commercial and industrial real estate markets.

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Milestone UK/Brazil Double Taxation Agreement

Acquisition Finance in Latin America

Brazilian central bank keeps Selic rate at 13,75%; anticipates hawkish approach to combat future inflation

The Importance of FinTech for the Future of Latin America

Red Tape In Latin America Is Taxing On Workers, SMEs New Study Finds

Rising Wave of Remittances Boosts LATAM Economies

Argentina signs deal with US regarding undeclared taxpayers' assets

M&A market in Latin America registers a 10% decrease in October 2022, according to a TTR report
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
US and Mexico strategize to lure ‘nearshoring’ business relocation from Asia

Could Mexico replace China as top global manufacturing exporter?

Latin America, the EU's strategic investment target for 2023

China’s troubles are Latin America’s biggest opportunity, but the region is missing it | Opinion

Mexico’s foreign direct investment reaches record high this year

Spotlight: Foreign direct investment in Latin American ICT

Mexico targets resolution of U.S. energy spat, eyes renewables plan

Mexico Announced Aggressive Renewable Energy Targets during COP27

Poverty in Latin America affects 32% of the total population; 28% don't study or have paid jobs, ECLAC report
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Mexico Increases the General Minimum Wage

South & Central America’s auto industry IT hiring activity drops 16.4% in November 2022

Uruguay is plotting to poach Argentina’s tech sector

Chinese tech giants are creating a new class of elite workers in Latin America

Ditching Russia, Boeing’s engineer search intensifies in India, Brazil

Spanish Speakers Are Declining in the US, Should Nearshore CX Be Concerned?

Venezuela’s Migrants Bring Economic Opportunity to Latin America

Aging Spain Issues Rallying Call for Workers From Latin America
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RECORDED WEBINARS

RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded May 24, 2022) by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded June 29, 2022): By Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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