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FEBRUARY 2024 EDITION
U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE
Why US auto industry execs fear competition from Chinese competitors like BYD

U.S.: How one mine could unlock billions in EV subsidies

Biden Administration Is Said to Slow Early Stage of Shift to Electric Cars

Canada's a 'very stable' market for auto investment: Champagne

EV transition opportunities and challenges that may affect Canada

Revving Up Resilience: How the U.S. Auto Industry Adapts and Thrives Amidst Supply Chain Struggles
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview “M&A in Germany: Distressed Companies and German Insolvency Laws” features Phil Hertzog. Phil is Managing Director of Germany-based Restructuring Alliance GmbH. Phil has a background of over 40 years as a manufacturing systems innovator and supplier to the automotive industry. Restructuring Alliance focuses on acquisition and reorganization of distressed German and European automotive suppliers and other firms in manufacturing through consulting with buyers, Joint Ventures and acquisition participation through their Limited Partnership Investment Fund. Phil maintains a legal residence in Germany and the USA.
Listen to Interview with Phil Hertzog here
U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

All the news about EV charging in the US

Opinion: In giving billions to electric car makers, Canada is blinded by economic delusion

Canada to Ban Flipper Zero Device Over Car Hacking Fears

US to relax EV rule on tailpipe emissions: Report

2024 Canadian Car of the Year winners announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

Auto Theft Epidemic: Over One Million Vehicles Stolen in the US Last Year

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: ACCESS OVER 300 AUDIO INTERVIEWS
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

State of the Global Supply Chain in 2024
This Interview features David Shillingford, CoFounder of Everstream Analytics, a leading supply chain risk analytics company that enables end-to-end predictive visibility to supply chain risk for many of the world’s best-known companies. He has led the development of several industry-wide data and analytics platforms both as an ...

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Managing Considerations When Moving Manufacturing Out of China
This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, and Head of China Manufacturing Practice with Harris Bricken, a leading international law firm. He started and operates the China Law Blog, which is regarded as one of the best law blogs on the web today. The ABA Journal named the China Law Blog to its Blawg Hall of Fame (a designation given to the ...

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9 RECORDED WEBINARS: "NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO"

NEARSHORING:
"FOCUS ON MEXICO"
Watch these recorded webinars in this 9-webinar series.

To learn more about Topics and Speakers, or to access recorded webinars, visit here.
U.S. & CANADA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
CBP ruling prohibits US customs brokers from using offshore labor

Electric trucks find a sweet spot with inbound logistics

Revolutionizing Logistics: The Surge of Smart Warehouses in North America

Shipping rates from Vietnam to US, Canada increase by 55-73 per cent

U.S. E-Commerce Logistics Report: Overcoming Barriers And Seizing Opportunities

Logistics brands struggle with the EV transition

Borderlands: Cross-border logistics firms expand operations into Mexico

Improving US economy lifts outlook for trucking M&A activity
CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
U.S. & CANADA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
SEC Adopts Final Rules Relating to SPACs, Shell Companies and Projections

Seven Myths About the US Law Banning Imports Made With Forced Labor | Insights

California - Don't miss California's new non-compete notice requirement

Global tax guide to doing business in the United States

Global Private M&A Guide

Global tax guide to doing business in Canada

USPTO: AI Use in Invention Process Does Not Foreclose Patentability

US banks, private equity firms compete to finance debt-backed deals
U.S. & CANADA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
U.S. “Very Concerned” About Critical Minerals

Canada welcomes Taiwanese semiconductor industry to the North American semiconductor corridor

Plans to Expand U.S. Chip Manufacturing Are Running Into Obstacles

U.S. Congress Should Ease Tax Burden on Manufacturers

Why Macomb County’s Industrial ‘V’ Corridors are The Center of Southeast Michigan’s Manufacturing Might

Politics and convenience drive Mexico to be US’s top trading partner

US factory production declines in Jan for first time in three months

Canada December factory sales down 0.7% on autos, chemicals
U.S. & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Minimizing National Labor Relations Act Liability for Employers with Non-Unionized Workforces

Can immigration kickstart Canada’s stumbling light vehicle market?

US: Employers: Planning for the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap and Registration Process Begins Now – Changes in Effect

Hiring Across the 49th Parallel: Traps for the Unwary for Cross-Border US-Canada Hires

Reenactment of Michigan's Prevailing Wage Act Takes Effect Feb. 13

Canada could gain jobs in EV transition

The Employer Rapport - Quick chats for the US workplace (Video chat)

How to get more women to the top of Canada's corporate ranks

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 'on-the-job' training visa.

EXAMPLE: Bring engineering or manufacturing talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of up to 18 months. Foreign operations can include India, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, UK, China, Thailand, and many other countries.

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

Recorded Webinar (held on August 24): To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.
"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS
RECORDED WEBINAR (held on November 28, 2023) by East West Associates
"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"
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9-WEEK RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES (Fall 2023) by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (held on August 24, 2023) by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, 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.

RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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"
To learn more or to register, visit here.
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps:
For Auto Industry Professionals
This Interview features Allen Koski, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership ...

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