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JANUARY 2023 EDITION
U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
In arguably biggest test of new NAFTA, Canada and Mexico defeat U.S. in auto rules dispute

Long Awaited USMCA Panel Decision on Automotive “Core Parts” – What Happened and What’s Next

US: 10 auto industry predictions for investors to keep an eye on this year

US: These states will dominate EV battery manufacturing in 2030

US: Shift to EVs Triggers Biggest Auto-Factory Building Boom in Decades

INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio 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. Before joining EWA, Mr. Plum held a variety of senior level positions with USA multinational corporations, with his last position as President of Briggs & Stratton Asia, based in Shanghai, China for 11 years. His experience includes having set-up and headed manufacturing operations in China, Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, and other global locations. Mr. Schmitt, like Mr. Plum has significant experience, including setting up and heading up manufacturing operations in Mexico, as well as purchasing responsibilities for a number of international automotive supplier operations.
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U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Canadian-made Project Arrow unveiled at CES 2023

US: Automakers face Senate probe over forced labor in supply chains

Will billions in EV deals translate into benefits for Canada's auto workers?

Innovation hub for EV supply chain planned for Lordstown

Canadian Automobile industry is being poisoned to slow death!


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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience

The impact of worker shortages on supply chains

Watch: What’s Cooking in Trade Regulation for the Coming Year?

Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

Asia-US container rates stable this week as ocean freight begins to normalize

U.S. Container Imports on Downward Track in 2023

Last-mile logistics growth in the U.S. continues to grow strongly

Borderlands: Port Laredo No. 2 gateway for international trade in November

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
The FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses: What’s Next and What to Do

Canada introduces legislation to strengthen the National Security Provisions of the Investment Canada Act

The Extraordinary Importance of IP Protection In the Chip Industry

US: How the PFAS Litigation Landscape is Expanding

The Impact of Bankruptcy on IP Licensor and Licensee Rights

Canada: Canadian interest deduction limitation rules update

Excise Tax on Corporate Stock Repurchases Under the Inflation Reduction Act

US corporate bankruptcy filings sink to new low in 2022

MEXICO: NATIONAL MARKET TRENDS | Q3 2022 INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
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The reports cover 5 Industrial Regions and 23 separate Mexican commercial and industrial real estate markets.

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MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Can the U.S. Bring Chip Manufacturing Home?

Op-ed: U.S. manufacturing needs federal funding to protect national security, spur innovation boom

The future of US manufacturing is hiding in plain sight

Manufacturers call for increased cooperation between Canada-US-Mexico to drive North American prosperity

Top Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2022

Accelerated Computing, AI and Digital Twins: A Recipe for US Manufacturing Leadership

Canadian economy adds 104,000 jobs in December 2022

Canadian Manufacturing’s 2022 Year in Review

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Remote Work Saves Americans 60 Million Hours Per Day

Transitioning Back to the US: A Guide for Returning Expats

Families of Foreign Workers in Canada to Get Work Visas

US: FP SCOTUS Predictions: How Will Supreme Court Rule on a $200,000 Employee’s Claim for Overtime Pay?

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum announces successful first cohort of its leadership program

Dear Sophie: Any tips for presenting a strong H-1B case? What if I'm not selected?

US: What’s behind the growing number of manufacturing jobs?

U.S. labor market remains tight; manufacturing slumps further

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"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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