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DECEMBER 2023 EDITION
U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE
UAW Ratifies New Contracts, with New-Car Prices Predicted to Rise

U.S. electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

How Inflation Reduction Act Electric Vehicle Incentives Are Driving a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

U.S. EV Sales Are Slowing: Implications for the Auto Industry

Dealers Have Plenty of New Cars; Americans Aren’t Buying Them Quickly

U.S. auto strike ends, leaving Mexico with millions in losses

How technology transforms mobility in Michigan -- and beyond
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Les Glick, Chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty Team and Co-Chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee that has over 400 members. He is the author of 5 books, including on NAFTA and USMCA, and has given a series of seminars on the same topic. He has been active in obtaining 301 exclusions and helping companies with 301 duties through customs rulings on Country of Origin; Use of Duty Drawbacks: and other legal methods. He works with US importers and exporters from the top 10 automotive producing countries, including China, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, as well as US importers and industrial users.
Listen to Les Glick Interview here
U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

NAM Fights Auto Regulation Mess

US transport chief aims to ensure Cruise, other self-driving vehicles safe

Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws

Canada Self-driving cars: Government rejects claim its safety ambitions are ‘weak’

Motor Mouth: Is Canada lagging on EV adoption?

Canada: Industry needs a PBO savvy on automotive issues

Canada's EV charging strategy reaches fork in the road

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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

Automotive Sourcing and Procurement in Poland
This Interview features Dariusz Pielach, Director, Central Eastern Europe with East West Associates (based in Warsaw, Poland). He is a former Project Manager/Director and Interim Manager for Western multinationals, and his primary focus is in strategic and operational procurement, sourcing, and project management ...

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A U.S. Manufacturing Supercycle Is Coming: Time to Reshore Now
This Interview features Rosemary Coates, Founder & Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, and President, Blue Silk Consulting. She has been a management consultant for 25+ years, helping over 80 global supply chain clients worldwide. She is an Amazon.com best-selling author with five Supply Chain Management books, including the “Reshoring Guidebook”, ...

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NEARSHORING WEBINAR SERIES: FOCUS ON MEXICO

NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO
Attend any of 9 different weekly 'live' webinars.
All webinars are recorded.

NOVEMBER 29: “Nearshoring to Mexico: The Trade & Investment Framework"- register here.

To learn more about Dates, Topics and Speakers, or to register, visit here.
U.S. & CANADA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
US Manufacturing Is Already Thriving and Higher Tariffs Won’t Help

Politics now the driving force in automotive supply chains

How Global Companies Use AI to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions

Huge US ports investment 'will benefit suppliers' - e2open

DOT pumping more truck capacity into US ports

The Role of Canadian Ports in Global Trade

Weak US imports via Western Canada reveal BC port challenge

The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
U.S. & CANADA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
U.S.: Corporate Transparency Act: Is Your Business Ready for the January 1, 2024 Effective Date?

Amici for IP and Auto Industries Tell Full CAFC to Stick with What Works on Design Patents

Quebec’s “IP Box”: A tax incentive for the commercialization of IP

US Supreme Court will hear repatriation tax challenge

Canada: Will We See More Distressed M&A In Canada?

Q3 Another Stinker for M&A, but It May Set Table for Sizable Rebound

Uzelman: Canadian tax reform is overdue

Canada: Province's plan to provide fuel tax relief comes as welcome news for MB small businesses
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
Download 86-page Guide by Baker McKenzie. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
Download 147-page Guide by K&L Gates. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
Download 41-page Guide by EY. To download, please click here.
U.S. & CANADA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
The UAW Strike’s Lesson: Protect the Right Not to Join a Union

Hidden Treasures in U.S. Funding Programs (and Clues to Find Them) for USMCA Manufacturers

Canada: Better accounting needed on public auto sector investments

U.S. business activity steady in November - S&P Global survey

The Importance of Risk Audits for PFAS in the Automotive Industry

U.S.: Facts About Manufacturing - The Top 18 Facts You Need to Know

U.S.: NAM Pushes Back on Restrictive Chemical Rule

North America: Navigating Regulatory Tides - A Deep Dive into Fiscal Year-End SEC and CFTC Enforcement Strategies
U.S. & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Apple’s Hiring Bias Case Reveals Big Tech Foreign Worker Dilemma

Canada (Ontario): Working for Workers Act, 2023 Is Now in Effect

Nonunion OEMs Raise Wages Amid UAW Gains With Detroit 3

US union’s paid parental leave deal for auto workers could mark key starting point

U.S.: Organized labor still faces challenges after series of major union wins

Observers say 2023 Unifor/UAW contract gains will make auto jobs attractive again

Canada: Best Practices for employers amidst signs of a labour union resurgence

Plan to use 900 foreign workers at Windsor EV battery plant called an 'insult' to Canadian labourers

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
LIVE WEBINAR (November 28, 2023) by East West Associates
"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

9-WEEK WEBINAR SERIES (starting OCT 18 to DEC 13) by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico" (watch 'live' or recorded)
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
To watch webinar, visit here.

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 ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.

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