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March 2021 edition

U.S. AND CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
From chips to seating foam to plastics, parts shortages continue to cripple auto industry

Report: Canada to Mine Materials for More North America–Built EVs

Lorraine Explains: Ontario auto manufacturing is heading into the future

Are U.S. Roads Built For An Autonomous Vehicle Future?

POLL: US Adults Have Mixed Feelings About Self-Driving Vehicles

U.S. Auto Dealers Enjoy Record Profits In Pandemic-Affected 2020 Calendar Year
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Daron Gifford, Partner, Strategy Consulting Services Leader, Automotive Industry Leader, and Commercial Due Diligence Services Leader for Plante Moran. He is also one of the automotive industry’s leading experts.
Listen to Daron Gifford Interview here
U.S. AND CANADA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Ford, on heels of criticism over Ohio investments, touts commitment to U.S. production and workers

Magna to Apple: We Can Build Your Car

Electric vehicles need support from U.S. policymakers | Commentary

Decarbonization: The Business Case for Automotive Suppliers

Auto parts sales are stalled, but a surge is on the horizon

Value recovery in the automotive industry: Maximising value from non-core assets
New Magna CEO Foresees Big Suppliers Becoming OEM Partners

EV Adoption: How Can We Move Past Two Percent?
Hankook Survey: Driving Increases, Tire Maintenance Does Not

Overheard: Bright Spot In The Bays
CaliBaja Seeks Collaboration as U.S.-Mexico Relations Sour

Energy Outages Disrupted Manufacturing in Mexico

AFL-CIO Still Plans to File Labor Complaint Against Mexico Labor Practices
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features Rick Diefenderfer. Mr. Diefenderfer has been a Partner with CGN Global since 2012, leading the Supply Chain and Business Transformation Group. His 35 years experience includes executive positions with FedEx Ground, FedEx Logistics, and Caterpillar, managing global logistics solution teams and business development professionals. He is an overall global supply chain expert.
Listen to Rick Diefenderfer Interview here
This Interview features Todd Sutherland, Director of Research Tax Credit Practice for UHY U.S. Mr. Sutherland has over 20 years of accounting experience across a wide industry spectrum. He specializes in helping clients claim research and development tax credits, and defending research and development tax credit claims under IRS examination.
Listen to Todd Sutherland Interview here
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MEXICO MANUFACTURING OR MEXICO INDUSTRIAL PARKS
INTERMEX AT A GLANCE
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About Intermex
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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Recent Impacts to the Automotive Supply Chain and Change Drivers for 2021

US Court Questions Whether Importers Can Rely on “First Sale” Rule on Imports of Goods from China or Other Nonmarket Economies

Manufacturers hopeful COVID-19 will force a rethink of Canada’s supply chains

Podcast | Biden’s Trade Priorities: The First 100 Days, and Beyond

Regional Report: Southeast Ports Expand Capacity

Supply Chains Are Facing a Credit-Demand Conundrum

AskWaves: What is a customs broker for international shipping?

Recruiting Women Essential to Canada's Transportation and Logistics Industry
OEMs & SUPPLIERS: PRACTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS USING AI
Tada Cognitive Solutions for OEMs and Suppliers

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Digital Command Center – download here

Multi-Tier – download here

MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

American manufacturing is roaring back

Manufacturers’ Optimism Continues to Rise

“Made in America” Executive Order to Affect International Companies and FDI

Manufacturers hopeful COVID-19 will force Canada to rethink domestic supply chains

Watch: The Coming of Automated Vehicles in Industrial Environments

How does the latest fiscal stimulus package affect the near-term outlook for the U.S. economy?

A Hero Gets a Shot at Manufacturing

35th Annual Corporate Survey: Effects of Global Pandemic Reflected in Executives’ Site and Facility Plans
GLOBAL M&A, JOINT VENTURES, FUNDING

FOR SALE:
  • China Rubber Spare Parts Automotive Manufacturer
  • U.S. Auto Spare Parts Supplier
  • India Automotive Supplier
  • U.S. Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • India Machining Supplier
  • Czech Republic Aircraft Manufacturer

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

LOOKING FOR JV / TECH PARTNER:
  • India Automotive Tier 1 (seat maker)
  • India Automotive Tier 1 (electronics)

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact:
Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

Or visit our International M&A, JVs/Tech Partners and Investment page here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Tax incentives for semiconductors, US manufacturing gain Senate support

IRS final regulations clarify foreign partners’ calculation of taxable gain

Canada introduces modified proposal to limit 50% stock option deduction

Refinancing commercial property: A better approach could improve your results

U.S.: The Mutual Agreement Procedure ("MAP"): Advantages And Potential Pitfalls For Resolution Of Double Tax Issues

Key Tax Trap for Foreign Individuals Who Move to the United States

US corporate bankruptcy tally grows by 31 in early March

The Fairness of FRAND: Patent Pools, SSO Policies and the Way Forward
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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Indiana Autoworkers Wary of Future as Electric Cars Rise

New York Enacts COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Law

Employee retention credit FAQs clarify employer eligibility

Passage of the American Rescue Plan and its impact on employers

Talent Canada: The new modern workplace: resets, rethinks and the great leap forward

Department of Labor Proposes Rescinding Joint Employer Rule Narrowed Under Trump Administration

Recruiting and Retaining Today’s Manufacturing Workforce
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE & SECURITY
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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.

WEBINAR (March 24): By MAYER | BROWN
"U.S. Enforcement Outlook: Anticipated Impact on Brazilian Multinationals"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

WEBINAR (April 21): By Plante Moran
U.S.: "Foreign tax credits and anti-deferral update"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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