DECEMBER 2025 EDITION

U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Industry Faces 'EV Winter' Amid Policy Shifts and Supply Chain Woes


November 2025 US auto sales show little change to sales conditions


After Stellantis' biggest investment ever, Canadian workers are angry


New survey sheds light on U.S. auto repair, industry shifts and key insights


Turbocharging US Automotive Manufacturing Competitiveness


U.S. automakers expected to turn to St. Thomas for China-free graphite

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"Automobility 1.0: The Shift from Ownership to Usage – A China Perspective"


with Bill Russo, CEO & Founder, Automobility Limited

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U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Boom and gloom: A stark divide in Southwestern Ontario's auto belt


South Korea submits bill to cut US auto tariffs to 15%


Tariffs, delays, and doubt: Canada’s auto sector faces uncertain future


Toyota plans major US investment following strong output, sales


Japanese automotive manufacturers' overseas vehicle production in the United States from 2015 to 2024


U.S. Car Buyers Hit the Brakes as Soaring Prices Spark a Showroom Revolt


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How Will A.I. Reshape the Future of Automotive Workers Across Skilled Trades and Professional Disciplines Globally?

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US Work Visas: Are H-1Bs a Viable Option for the Auto Industry?

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Putting the Brakes on Fraudulent Parts in the Global Automotive Industry

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U.S. & CANADA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

US announces £100m to strengthen rare earth supply chains


Major US port makes sweeping change that could reshape shipping industry: 'Transformative potential'


How Canada's Supply Chains are Adapting to Labor Volatility


Trucking, Technology, and the Future of U.S. Road Logistics


U.S.: Truckload 2025: How carriers are navigating a three-year freight slump


Canada’s future prosperity runs through the northwest coast


Looking at the impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturing


How Propane is Decarbonizing U.S. Ports


U.S. & CANADA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Navigating Canada’s Complex Sales Tax Landscape


Realigning year-end planning considerations after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act


Automotive M&A: What’s Ahead


Tech M&A outlook part 2: US investment and regulatory trends


U.S.: EY-Parthenon expects M&A activity will grow in 2026


Canada Transfer Pricing Reforms Would Make Compliance Pricier


Canada - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)


How Tariffs Have Impacted General Business and Tax Strategy


GLOBAL M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE GLOBALLY

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U.S. & CANADA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Manufacturing PMI® at 48.2%; November 2025 ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report


Product Quality Improvement and US Manufacturing Productivity


Tariffs, Talent, and U.S. Expansion


Automotive Site Selection Is Evolving as Future Mobility Takes Hold


Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: 10 Practical Tips for Managing Legal Risk in Global Reductions in Force


Looking Ahead: Cross-Border Strategies Amid US Policy Shifts


From Caution to Competition: Positioning U.S. Development Finance for Industrial Power


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


U.S. & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

U.S.: DHS Issues Rule to Expand Biometric Data Collection at Ports of Entry


New 2026 California Employment Laws: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves


Quebec’s language law causes confusion for English speakers, federal commissioner says


U.S.: Post-acquisition pitfalls - Employment law challenges when founders join the fold (Video chat)


FTC Signals Continued Scrutiny of Employee Non-Compete Agreements


Canada Releases 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan


Canada: Laying off managers? Here's what you need to know


Michigan Lawmakers Consider Raising MIOSHA Penalties to Match Federal Levels


GLOBAL M&A OF THE WEEK: 5 U.S. AUTOMATION COMPANIES FOR SALE


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