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June 2021 edition

U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
America Needs To Build Our Own Chip Plants For Sake Of Auto Industry

Semiconductor Chip Shortage Also Affecting U.S. Auto Parts Suppliers

US auto part makers brace for bumpy ride

Apple and the End of the Car as We Know It

The Electric-Car Lesson That China Is Serving Up for America

Biden pushes $174B electric vehicle investment to beat China, boost US manufacturing

UAW wants any EV subsidies exclusive to American-made cars
"INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK"
The latest Audio Interview features Phillip Korovesis. Mr. Korovesis is a shareholder with Butzel Long and is based in their Detroit office. He is a Litigation Practice Group Leader and also serves as the Chair of the Firm’s Trade Secret and Non-Compete Specialty Team which focuses on trade secret, non-compete and business tort litigation.
Listen to Phillip Korovesis Interview here
U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Canadian auto industry should be mandated to sell electric vehicles: parliamentary report

The Faceoff: Between General Motors and Ford, it’s Canada that’s winning

Driving By Numbers: 10 Canadian auto sales predictions for 2021

Study Finds Canadian Car Shoppers Hesitant To Buy EVs For Typical Reasons

U.S. auto suppliers oppose setting gas-powered phase-out date

7 Stocks Equipped to Handle America’s Electric Vehicle Charging Needs
No Quick Relief From Microchip Shortage for Automakers

Which EV Startups Will Survive?

UAW Stakes Claim to Ford, GM Jobs Tied to BEVs
The Impact Of Electrification On Business Strategy

Supply and Demand: The Auto Industry Domino Effect

MPA Subsidiary Orders Grow As OEMs Accelerate EV Programs
Baja’s Energy Deficit May Block Future Investments

Electric Vehicles Fuel Manufacturing at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Infrastructure Plan May Uplift U.S.-Mexico Border
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features Bill Hanvey. Mr. Hanvey is president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, which represents the entire supply chain of the independent automotive aftermarket. Hanvey has spent his entire 35-plus-year career in the aftermarket.
Listen to Bill Hanvey Interview here
This Interview features Leslie Alan Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. He is active in importer response to new tariffs under sections 232 and 301 (have filed over 50 exclusion requests for clients) as well as complex country of origin rulings. He works with US importers and exporters from Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Austria, France, Germany, China, Turkey, Japan and Vietnam.
Listen to Les Glick Interview here
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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE: "Ideal for BMW Suppliers"
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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Exclusive: Biden looks abroad for electric vehicle metals, in blow to U.S. miners

Industry leaders form new Semiconductor Council to strengthen Canada’s chip supply chain

Canada’s battery supply chain holds huge potential, but the time to act is now: report

What’s Driving Record Industrial Real Estate Demand

Amazon Fuels North America’s Most Severe Warehouse Shortage

The Challenge of Rebuilding U.S. Domestic Supply Chains

Biden’s infrastructure plan would benefit from a healthy domestic battery supply chain

Top 30 U.S. Ports: Big ports got bigger in 2020
OEMs & SUPPLIERS: VISIBILITY INTO YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS
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MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Global chip shortage: How a Senate bill could revive manufacturing and R&D in the US

US manufacturing skills gap could cost the economy US$1trn

Canada's new manufacturing era trades dusty factories for robotics, 3D printers

U.S. manufacturing production rises in April

U.S. Manufacturers Blame Tariffs for Swelling Inflation

Front Line: Infrastructure Upgrades Vital to U.S. Economy

Made in Canada: additive manufacturing forges ahead despite headwinds
GLOBAL M&A, JOINT VENTURES, FUNDING

FOR SALE:
  • TURKEY: Plastic Based OEM Spare Parts Producer
  • CHINA: Rubber Spare Parts Automotive Manufacturer
  • USA: Auto Spare Parts Supplier
  • INDIA: Automotive Supplier
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier
  • USA: Machine Shop
  • CZECH REP: Aircraft Manufacturer
  • OMAN: Steel Wire Manufacturer

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

To learn more about the above opportunities, visit our International M&A page here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

U.S. Senate panel advances EV tax credit of up to $12,500

U.S. Treasury deputy chief sees G7 backing for 15%-plus global minimum tax

A Higher US Corporate Tax Rate Is Not a Key Credit Risk Driver

Canadian M&A in Q1 jumps to US $115 billion, thanks to affordable financing, optimism: Norton Rose

Metals & Mining industry M&A deals total $1bn in North America in April 2021

North American M&A surges in Q1 to 2nd-highest deal volume this century

Recent Prosecutorial Failures in the US and UK: Why Corporations Should Rethink How They Evaluate Deferred Prosecution Agreements
This Interview “As Global Travel Returns to Auto Industry: Protecting You, Your Family, and Employees” features Allen C. Koski. Mr. Koski is President 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.
Listen to Allen Koski Interview here
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

U.S. Manufacturers Can't Find Enough Skilled Workers To Fill Open Jobs

Immigration Tips for International Business Travelers During the Pandemic

Wage rises and labor shortage are a ‘democratization’ of U.S. workforce, fund manager says

Positive drug tests for U.S. workers remain near historic highs: annual index

Canadian workers are ready to come back to the office

To Retain Women, U.S. Companies Need Better Childcare Policies

89% of U.S. workers willing to retrain for different job

Workers In Canada Are Planning On Taking Lots More Vacation This Year To Make Up For 2020
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE & SECURITY
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Insurance options for automotive industry professionals (and their families), OEMs, suppliers and related companies: Health | Travel | Group | Tailored | Life | Disability.

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EVENTS

WEBINAR (recorded December 10, 2020): By MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Heavy Vehicles Industry Outlook 2020 - 2025"
To watch video webinar, visit here.

EXPO - VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW (June 21-24): By Uludag (Turkey) Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OIB)
"Auto Expo Turkey 2021"
To learn more or to register to attend, visit here.
JOBS - available in U.S.

General Manager - learn more here
PUI Interiors
La Grange, Kentucky

Product Management - Engine / Transmission - learn more here
Schaeffler
Valley City, Ohio

Marketing Manager, Automotive - learn more here
Newegg Auto
City of Industry, California

Transportation & Compliance Manager - learn more here
Lane Automotive
Watervliet, Michigan


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