AMERItalk (March 2025): 85% of auto execs to rely more on US suppliers | Case for, against China EV sales in Canada | 10 new battery plants double US capacity | Potential UK-US Trade Deal

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MARCH 2025 EDITION

U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE

OPINION: The case for and against selling Chinese EVs in Canada

Nearly 85% Of Auto Executives Will Rely More Heavily On American Suppliers In 2025

The EV Trade War Alone Won’t Save American Manufacturing

Ten new battery plants to double US capacity to 421.5 GWh for EV adoption boost

How Canada And Mexico Became So Important To U.S. Car Manufacturing

US: Driving the Future of Domestic Battery Recycling: A Conversation with Steven Wu, COO of ABTC

Trump tariffs: Ontario automakers could shutter plants within 1 week, analyst says

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview Interview with Ron Hesse features Frederick A. Acomb, Principal and International Disputes Group Leader with Detroit-based Miller Canfield. Fred defends and prosecutes transnational litigation and international arbitration matters for clients located throughout the world. His work regularly takes him around the globe. He has appeared before arbitration tribunals in Asia, Europe and North America. Fred has also represented international and domestic clients in more than 80 automotive supply chain disputes ...

Listen to Interview with Fred Acomb here

U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Potential UK-US Trade Deal: A Boost to Britain's EV Market

US Boosts Capacity for Key Battery Material as Chinese Competition Looms

Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs

Canada's auto industry braces for slump in US sales

Canada's ZEV adoption rate fell by almost 30% in January 2025

What would it take to “unscramble” the North American auto manufacturing supply chain?

Cars, Japanese manufacturers ask government for help on US duties

LATEST NEWS FROM OUR FEATURED MEDIA PARTNER:

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Hosts Global Summit

AAPEX Calls for 2025 Training Session Proposals

Magna Expands Partnership with Mercedes-Benz

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: ACCESS OVER 300 AUDIO INTERVIEWS

Listen to any of over 300 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

Chinese Semiconductor Industry and Effects on the Global Auto Industry

This Interview features Dr. Doug Sparks, CEO of M2N Technologies LLC, a consulting firm specializing in semiconductors, MEMS and sensors, including their supply chains. He has just published a new book, A Decade in the Chinese Semiconductor Industry: An American’s Story. Doug was the CTO of Hanking Electronics ...

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U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Effects on the Global Auto Industry

This Interview features Lisa Reisman, CEO of MetalMiner, which serves as the leading metal market price intelligence brand. The company has quickly become the PRA (price reporting agency) for a range of metal price points including: Grain oriented electrical steel, a full range of North American stainless steel prices, a complete ...

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Onshoring and the U.S.: Entering or Expanding Automotive Operations through M&A Activities

This Interview features Chad Barton, corporate attorney with Holland & Knight. Chad is based in the Dallas office, and works with private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies and a variety of other public and private companies who ...

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

White House confirms tariffs on Canada and Mexico imports will take effect on March 4

US Launches Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations: Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam

Chinese cranes at U.S. ports raise homeland security concerns

Proposed U.S. maritime fees on Chinese ships could disrupt supply chains and increase inflation, experts say

Canada Consults on Changes to Strengthen Canada’s Forced Labour Import Ban

US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025

Low pay keeping millions of Americans out of trucking, survey suggests

US: Cargo theft the focus of a Senate subcommittee hearing

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

Michigan: Matching Grants Available for Retooling for Energy Efficiency

US: Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of BOI and Corporate Transparency Act

Around the Horn with Amy Gerber and Kathy Mussio: Incentives and Workforce Development

Practical takeaways from Recent US administration actions on FCPA enforcement

Nearshoring is Expected to Increase: What are the Patent Challenges for IP Owners?

South Carolina Enacts Key Tax Credits to Boost Economic Development Efforts

Canada: New capital gains/stock option inclusion rate implementation delayed until 1 January 2026

US: Cross-Border White Collar Enforcement - Updates in Antitrust and FCPA Enforcement

CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE GLOBALLY

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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

As tariff driven uncertainty persists, manufacturing sees gains for second straight month, reports ISM

Making America Great for Manufacturing: NAM Wraps First Part of Tour

Minerals, Manufacturing, and Markets: Foreign Policy for U.S. Energy Technology and Minerals

Canada: Cost concerns aside, businesses remain optimistic

US Manufacturing Expands For Second Month Under Trump, Driven by Stronger Demand and Policy Shifts

Apple plans new AI server factory as part of $500bn US manufacturing push

Lilly: 2017 Tax Reform Makes Four New U.S. Manufacturing Sites Possible

Canada's manufacturing sector deteriorates amid tariff concerns

U.S. & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

N.A.: Mobility Minute – Immigration Raids: What Employers Should Know (Video chat)

How Automation Is Actually Closing the Labor Gap

Employers: It's Time for the FY2026 H-1B Cap Registration Under the New H-1B Modernization Rule

Industries Look for Employees in Nontraditional Spaces Amid Labor Shortage

15 Hidden Costs of Living in Canadian Suburbs

Canada Minimum Wage Increase In 2025 – Check Payment Amount, Province Wise Increase

New Changes to Immigration in Canada

US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed

CROSS-BORDER M&A: INVESTORS LOOKING TO BUY WORLDWIDE

"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS

March 27, 2025: "Mexico’s Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit 2025"

Conference | B2B Meetings | Exhibition

Summit will be held @ El Paso Convention Center – in El Paso, Texas (USA)

To learn more or to register, visit here.

9 SESSIONS: WEBINAR SERIES by Harris Sliwoski & GlobalAutoIndustry.com

"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

What is Different in Post-Covid Years for Expats & Int'l Business Travelers

This Interview features Allen Koski, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer 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 ...

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