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DECEMBER 2022 EDITION

LATEST NEWS FROM OUR FEATURED INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PARTNERS:

BEVs: Not Just in California Anymore

How High Will New Car Profits Go?

Making the Case for ADAS

Phillips 66 Debuts EV Charging Program

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Insights on Mexico Industrial Real Estate: Focus on the Automotive Bajio and Northeast Regions

This Interview features Fernanda Martinez and Edgardo Hernandez. Martinez is Regional Director Bajio Region, and Hernandez is Regional Director Northeast Region, NAI Mexico (part of NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm), with 25 offices across Mexico ...

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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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ACCESS OVER 250 AUDIO INTERVIEWS

Listen to any of over 250 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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LAUNCHING DECEMBER 5:

"OFFICIAL TOP 10 LISTS" OF GLOBAL & IN-COUNTRY EXPERTS

"OFFICIAL TOP 10 LISTS"

To help automotive OEMs, OE and aftermarket suppliers and related companies compete globally, internationally and across borders, we have developed the Official Top 10 Lists of Global and In-Country Experts in 20+ international business and operational categories.

Make sure to visit the GlobalAutoIndustry.com website starting Dec. 5!

Is your company a Global Expert or In-Country Expert, please contact us to learn how you can apply to be listed in our Official Top 10 Lists. Contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com.

SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Railroad unions and their employers at an impasse: Freight-halting strikes are rare, and this would be the first in 3 decades

Union Pacific CEO called to hearing in Washington as risk of rail strike rises

Rail Unions Move Closer to National Strike

China Factories Flooding Into the Americas

Canceled sailings from China and ‘radical’ vessel cuts hit U.S. ability to reach export market

Watch: What the SEC Wants Supply Chains to Disclose Now

Canada: Truck drivers are now eligible for Express Entry

The Uber-ization of US Trucking Is Only Speeding Up

U.S.-Europe Trade Booms as Old Allies Draw Closer

MEXICO: NATIONAL MARKET TRENDS | Q3 2022 INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY

DOWNLOAD 8-PAGE NATIONAL REPORT HERE

The reports cover 5 Industrial Regions and 23 separate Mexican commercial and industrial real estate markets.

To access Q3 reports and download National Report, please visit here.

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

U.S. SEC Releases Final Rule on Clawback of Incentive Compensation

US Department of Labor Gives a Green Thumbs Up to ESG

Borrowers Face Tighter, Costlier Loan Terms

2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

California Privacy Law action items for employers

U.S.: In the Eyes of the Law, Driving Simulation Games Are Works of Art

U.S. Venture Capital Raised Falls 30% in Q3

DOL Issues Proposed Rule Addressing Independent Contractor Status

USPTO Shortens Response Periods for Trademark Office Actions

MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

U.S. Bans New Huawei Equipment Sales over ‘Unacceptable Risk’ to National Security

Will Biden’s Chip Sanctions Work on China?

Proposition 65 Hits Manufacturers Far and Wide

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

There’s a major shift underway in manufacturing for U.S. companies

Amid Rebound, U.S. Regains Position as World Leader in FDI

U.S. State Manufacturing Data

Canadian Investment Tax Credits for Clean Technologies and Clean Hydrogen Announced in 2022 Fall Economic

Demand for US Manufactured Goods Increased in October

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Ford Offers Easy Exit to Underperforming Workers

Retaining the Team: How to Mitigate Your Number One Risk in a Tech M&A Deal

US Department of State Releases December 2022 Visa Bulletin

Canada: Employers - Comply or face criminal liability on no poach and wage fixing agreements under the Competition Act (Video Chat)

Leaders Share Perspectives on Managing Remote Workers

The Employer Report: Navigating US and Global Employment Law

U.S. DOL Final Rule Rolls Back Restrictions on Retirement Plans' Use of ESG Factors

Canada: Implementing a reduction in force - Mitigating risks arising from major workforce changes (Video Chat)

Ontario announces more than $550K in support for auto workers in Windsor, Ont.

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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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