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MARCH 2026 EDITION

U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE

What Canadian and Mexican EV Imports From China Mean for the United States

Carney steers Canada away from U.S. with new auto strategy

Automakers race to remove Chinese software ahead of US vehicle ban

Feature: Industry leaders warn of EV policy swings undermining U.S. competitiveness

Tariffs, the Supreme Court and a Potential Reset for the Aftermarket

USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

State of US Electric Vehicle Industry: Implications on Affordability and International Competition

Auto groups urge Trump to keep Chinese carmakers out of US

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

"Automobility 3.0: Autonomous & Distributed Mobility – A China Perspective"

with Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Limited

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse features Bill Russo, Founder and CEO of Shanghai-based Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping clients to create the future of mobility. His over four decades of experience includes 15 years as an automotive executive, including over two decades of experience in China and Asia. He has also worked 12 years in the electronics and information technology industries. Bill is also currently serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai ...

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U.S. & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Phoenix has lived with Waymos longer than any U.S. city. Here's what its mayor learned

State of US Electric Vehicle Industry: Implications on Affordability and International Competition

U.S.: Right to Repair in 2026: Where Laws, Courts, and Automakers Stand

Economic sovereignty push could boost Right to Repair in Canada

Facing heavy losses, Honda cancels its three US-made electric vehicles

Hundreds of Thousands of Lightly Used Electric Cars About to Hit US Market

LATEST NEWS FROM OUR FEATURED MEDIA PARTNER:

Inside AISIN's Americas Expansion Strategy

Video: Selling the Aftermarket Needs

Video: Clean Data Drives Aftermarket Efficiency

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

The Next Auto Power Shift:

Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy

This Interview features Tom Moga, a seasoned intellectual property attorney with over 30 years of domestic and international experience developing and enforcing IP portfolios for global clients, including automotive suppliers. A pioneer in protecting foreign companies’ rights in China ...

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2026 Global Automotive Study: Powertrain Preferences Hold Amid Evolving Expectations

This Interview features Lisa Walker, Principal, Vice Chair and U.S. Automotive Sector Leader of Deloitte Consulting LLP. Lisa is responsible for Deloitte’s Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Dealership, and Auto Supplier-related ...

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U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Tariffs: What the Global Automotive Industry Needs to Know

This Interview features Les Glick, Director in the 600 lawyer Fennemore Law firm, based in Washington, D.C., where he focuses on international trade and customs law. He represents clients before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Department of Commerce ...

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

US Government's 100% Tariff Threat Against Canada: What It Means for Trade, Supply Chains, Inflation, and Employers

USMCA Review Emerges as a Critical Stress Test for North American Supply Chains

Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: USMCA uncertainty and global trade unpredictability

2026 Trade Enforcement: Why Import Compliance Is Now a Board-Level Risk

USMCA Review: Strategic Priorities

2026 Logistics Outlook: AI, Bankruptcies, and Operational Volatility

Freight Winners in 2026 Will Build for Disruption

IA Insights: Supply Chain Update March 2026

M&A WEBINAR SERIES: Master manufacturing M&A fundamentals through ten practical sessions. Build enterprise value, avoid costly mistakes, and gain clarity to exit successfully on your terms.

M&A Webinar Series starts March 25, 2026. To learn more or to register, visit here.

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

FDDEI: Shift Profits to the U.S. and Get a 14% Tax Rate

Nation-Building to Spur Canadian M&A in 2026, Poll Shows

Precision Manufacturing M&A Report, January 2026: Sector Enters Steadier Cycle

Navigating the New Tax Compliance Era: Key Changes for Corporations under the OBBBA

Corporate Taxes in the US [2026 Guide]

The tension between US and global tax initiatives

2026 thresholds for review: Investment Canada Act thresholds increase, Competition Act thresholds remain the same

The Decision to Self-Report: Navigating Competing Corporate Enforcement Policies in the US and UK

GLOBAL M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE INTERNATIONALLY

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

US manufacturers report surge in factory output despite subdued demand

Deep Dive: How to Monitor US Inflation in 2026

Canada's tech and manufacturing leaders target N3 Summit for global growth

Talent Talk: Is the Q3 Productivity Surge the Start of a Trend or Just a Blip?

2026 Manufacturing Outlook: Technology Gains in a Divided Economy

The Industrial Reset: Manufacturing in 2026 America Now

US Proposes Boosting 'Buy America' Requirements for EV Charging Stations

US Manufacturing Grows Steadily in February; Input Prices Surge

M&A WEBINAR SERIES: Master manufacturing M&A fundamentals through ten practical sessions. Build enterprise value, avoid costly mistakes, and gain clarity to exit successfully on your terms.

M&A Webinar Series starts March 25, 2026. To learn more or to register, visit here.

U.S. & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

US Tariffs on Canada's Auto Sector Lead to Thousands of Job Losses

2026 Will Be Full of Canadian Strikes and Brutal Employer Push Back

U.S.: A Guide to Business Meal and Entertainment Deductions for 2026

Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year

Canada: How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

Pay rules stop us hiring top US talent, warns Unilever

Top HR Trends Shaping the Canadian Workplace in 2026

Canada Shed More Than 100,000 Jobs in First Two Months of 2026

GLOBAL M&A WEBINAR SERIES: 1st MONTHLY SESSION: MARCH 25, 2026

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"How to Sell Your Company - M&A Webinar Series"

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"Mexico's Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit"
in El Paso, TX (USA) on March 12, 2026

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"Mexico's Nearshoring & Logistics Auto Industry Summit"

in Mexico City, Mexico on July 29-30, 2026

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"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"

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