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AUGUST 2023 EDITION
US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE
U.S. Congress Takes Steps to Revive Legislation Regulating Autonomous Vehicles

Why the Southeast Is Winning EV Projects, With More on the Way

Canada: Ontario Moves To Secure Its EV Supply Chain And Automotive Manufacturing Future

Déjà vu: Michigan going all-in on taxpayer-subsidized battery plants

What Does the Teamsters/UPS Settlement Have to do With the Auto Industry?

The summer of strikes could spread to the Big 3 automakers as the UAW sits on $825 billion in strike pay: ‘It’s up to Ford, General Motors and Stellantis’

Canada: Autoworkers prepared to strike, Unifor says, as bargaining begins with Detroit 3
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Matthias Riemer, Partner, global automotive practice of Simon-Kucher (Cologne Germany office). His work focuses on commercial excellence, growth, and go-to-market strategies for automotive companies. Helping manufacturers launch new EV's and digital (in-car) monetization have been the main scope of his work in recent years. With experience in more than 20 countries he is looking back at a long history of working with leading traditional and new automotive brands in Europe, Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Listen to Matthias Riemer Interview here
US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Tesla is looking to build a massive mining facility and factory in a surprising new location — here’s why

EVs offer climate hope, but total auto supply chain revamp is vital

U.S. car loans total $1.5 trillion. Why consumers are struggling

Electrified Industrial Policy: IRS Proposed Regulations on Section 30D EV Tax Credits & EV Manufacturing Grants

Charging Up the Electric Vehicle and Battery Sector

U.S.: CCPA investigative sweep specific to the auto industry

Will The Steel Price Slide Help Drive The Auto Industry Forward?

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Listen to any of over 300 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
Canada Has Exploded Onto World Stage in EV Batteries and Materials
This Interview features Ryan Robinson, the research leader supporting the global Automotive sector for Deloitte’s Consumer Industry Center at Deloitte. For the past two decades, Ryan has supported companies throughout the automotive value chain, from manufacturers and parts suppliers to private equity firms and ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
Insights on Mexico Real Estate: Focus on Bajio & N.E. Auto Regions
This Interview features Fernanda Martinez and Edgardo Hernandez, both with NAI Mexico. Ms. Martinez is Regional Director serving the Bajio Region, and Edgardo Hernandez is Regional Director serving the Northeast Region. NAI Mexico, part of the NAI Global network, is a leading industrial and commercial real estate ...

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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS: Q2 2023
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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:
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US & CANADA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
U.S.: As Electrification Initiatives Grow EPA Releases Guidance on Lithium-Ion Battery End-of-Life Considerations

New Michigan Supreme Court Ruling: A Must-Read for All Automotive and Manufacturing Companies

Controlling destinies in GM’s supply chain

Inside Canada’s first-ever Rare Earth Processing Facility

First Person: Establishing a Robust Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain

Canadian industries seek extension on country's human-rights supply chain law

Protecting Your Brand from Infringing Imports: The Webinar Replay

U.S.: What Every Importer Should Know About ... Customs Compliance

Canada’s West Coast ports get 4-year labor deal after union ratification
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
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DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
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DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
Download 41-page Guide by EY. To download, please click here.
US & CANADA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
U.S.: Enforcement of Dodd-Frank Clawback Policies Under Foreign Law

U.S.: Proposed Regulations Limit Green Energy Tax Credits For ERISA Plan Investors

U.S.: Baker McKenzie victory at Supreme Court opens door to RICO claims by non-US plaintiffs (including Chapter 15 foreign representatives)

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – One Year On

Private equity’s growing role in M&A has clear benefits

U.S. Cross-Border M&A: Mid-2023 Outlook

Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Benefits of Company Registration in USA for Foreign US- Resident
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
US & CANADA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Biden orders ban on certain US tech investments in China

The Problem with Biden’s Executive Order on Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing and United States Jobs

Boosting Semiconductor Manufacturing in America

Doing Business in Canada 2023 (Download Guide)

Waiting for the factory building boom in Canada

The United States’ Quantum Talent Shortage Is a National Security Vulnerability

U.S. Attracting FDI From European Manufacturers

Canada Manufacturing Sector PMI Rises in July But Remains in Contraction Territory

This Program helps Automotive Suppliers develop their non-U.S. based talent, by providing on-the-job training in the U.S. for periods from 3 weeks to 18 months. Please note, the J-1 visa is not a 'work visit', however it is a training visa.

EXAMPLE: Bring engineering talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of 3 weeks to 18 months.

To download the "Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program" Brochure for companies, visit here.

Webinar on August 24 on Traineeship Program, to learn more or to register, visit here.
US & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
U.S.: Stay Abreast of New Federal Regulations About to Arrive

USCIS Holds Second H-1B Lottery

Canada: Competition Bureau releases enforcement guidelines for wage-fixing and no-poach agreements

USCIS announces new Form I-9, will allow permanent remote review for E-Verify users

U.S.: Employers Beware: The Potential Employment-Related Impacts of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

In Focus: Today’s Investments Inspiring Tomorrow’s Skilled Workforce Leaders

US States Take Efforts to Limit Protections Afforded by Local Employment Laws

NLRB Intensifies Scrutiny of Employer Policies

Canada: These 6 Apprentice Programs In Ontario Will Pay You to Learn & Offer Up To $1K Grants
RECORDED WEBINARS
WEBINAR (August 24, 2023) by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
To learn more or to access recorded webinar, visit here.

SUMMIT in San Luis Potosi, Mexico (July 20-21) by MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Nearshoring Auto Industry Summit 2023"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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