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FEBRUARY 2023 EDITION
U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
China doesn't need to sell a single car in the US to dominate the American electric car market

Auto industry calls for new trade agreement with USA

The U.S. is behind Asia and Europe on battery manufacturing—but the push is on to change that

Canada’s federal government imposes 2035 EV mandate

Canada Invests in EV Supply Chain: End-to-End

Autonomous Trucks? California Says No
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
This Interview features Leslie Alan Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team, based in their Washington DC Office. Les was recently appointed to be co-chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee. He is the author of 5 books, including on NAFTA and USMCA, and has given a series of seminars on the same topic. He is active in importer response to new tariffs under sections 232 and 301 (having filed over 50 exclusion requests for clients) as well as complex customs country of origin rulings and handled many antidumping and countervailing duty cases on behalf of auto parts producers.
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U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Canada: Lack of vehicles, infrastructure hampers efforts to transition federal fleet to electric

Georgia’s big bet on electric vehicle rollout rides heavily on state and federal backing

Tennessee Is a Leader for Electric Vehicle Production in the U.S.

Michigan the ‘Next Silicon Valley’ for Automotive Technology

Bald Tires No More: Incentive Fund Unlocks $9B in Capital Investment

Canadian used-car retail sales market fares better than new

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Canadian Auto Industry Hopes to Sidestep 2023 Recession

GM Won’t Divide BEV, ICE Operations, CEO Barra Says

Ford Chooses Michigan for Battery Plant Amid Anti-China Political Storm
Canadian Government Bans Lead Wheel Balance Weights

IIHS: Consumers Having Issues with ADAS After Repairs

ASA Promotes Vehicle Data Access Caucus
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
Identifying and Qualifying Suppliers in Mexico: What Has Changed
This Interview features Mark Plum and Bernd Schmitt. Mr. Plum is Director, and Mr. Schmitt is Senior Consultant and Automotive Specialist, both with East West Associates ...

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Key Factors of Growth of the Canadian EV & Automotive Industry
This Interview features Flavio Volpe, President of APMA – The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. He proudly leads the APMA – representing OE suppliers to the worldwide automotive industry. Working with ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Federal government invests in end-to-end EV supply chain

EVs to Bring About a Dramatic Transformation of the Automotive Supply Chain

Buttigieg: Expect more federal regulation on rail safety

U.S. and China continue to compete on supply chain security

U.S. Finding Challenges in Increasing Resilience of Global Supply Chains

2023 Rate Outlook: Will Shippers Catch a Break?

US supply chain bottlenecks persist despite vessel logjams subsiding

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual declines, for the week ending February 11

Why do carriers and shippers oppose FMCSA’s emergency waiver changes?

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
US: Non-Compete Covenants In M&A: Current Use, US State Rules, And An FTC Proposal

Canada: Compensation For Business Owners: How Benefits Are Taxed For Shareholders And Shareholder-Employees

US: In A First, DOJ Obtains Criminal Penalties Against An Individual in No-Poach Collusion Case

Canada: New Competition Act amendments give rise to class action risk for Canadian employers (Video chat)

The Employer Report: Navigating US and Global Employment Law

Canadian Labour and Employment Law

Mid-market M&A will remain resilient in 2023, Canada's top advisors say

ESG in Canadian M&A and Shareholder Activism: Perspectives for 2023

Are we on the brink of a corporate credit crisis?

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MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Congress tightens U.S. manufacturing rules after battery technology ends up in China

Dollar bounces back as US economy defies doubters

US: How a Tax Change Will Strangle a Small Manufacturer’s R&D

Canada launches program to support decarbonization of industrial facilities and manufacturing

Third-best year for US manufacturing technology orders

Canada: Labour force study reveals layoffs and exits outnumber entrances into the market

More Aluminum Import Taxes, Less U.S. Economic Growth

Government of Canada invests in 17 Canadian cleantech companies

MEXICO'S SUPPLY CHAIN NEARSHORING SUMMIT

March 9, 2023
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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Ford to recognize UAW 'card check' for new Michigan battery plant

US: Hiring Talent In A Competitive Job Market: What To Know About Engaging A PEO In Canada

U.S. Federal Lawmakers Propose Ban on Noncompete Agreements

Annual Illinois Employer Update: Looking Ahead - Exploring the Key Themes and Recommendations for US and Global Employers in 2023 (7-page download)

New Coalition Says Employee Ownership is an Urgent Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity for Canada's Workers

U.S. DOL Explains When FLSA, FMLA Cover Remote Employees

Pawternity leave in Canada

Canadian immigrants’ efforts to find employment complicated by perceived skills mismatch

The Employer Rapport: Quick Chats for the US Workplace

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RECORDED WEBINARS
RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
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SUMMIT in El Paso, TX USA (March 9) by MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit"
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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
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
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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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