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OCTOBER 2023 EDITION
US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE
Hidden Treasures in U.S. Funding Programs (and Clues to Find Them) for USMCA Manufacturers

GHERSON: Ontario’s resurgence as an automotive powerhouse

Chinese EV Suppliers Plan Side Doors Into U.S. Market


US: EV Impacts to Watch in 2023 and 2024

Ford executive: Canada key component in building battery supply chain

China limits exports of graphite, a key mineral for EV batteries

US: A Second Wave of EV Investment
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features John Blodgett, VP Sales and Marketing with MacKay & Co. Prior to MacKay, John worked for John Fluke Manufacturing, Gould Electronics and Syracuse Supply Company (a Caterpillar Dealer). He is a regular speaker at industry events and has presented at AASA (Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association) Technology Conference, HDAD (Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue), HDAW (Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week), among a number of other industry events.
Listen to John Blodgett Interview here
US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Autoline’s John McElroy Discusses Where the UAW Strike Stands and Why it Must End Now

UAW strikes cause more layoffs among US auto suppliers

UAW Strike Pinches Automakers and Suppliers, but Spares Consumers—for Now

UAW expands strike to Stellantis pickup truck plant in Michigan

EVs are getting easier to find, but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians

Canada: New vehicle loans 53% of total transactions over past year

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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

Rising Tides of Demand: NOES Metals & Global EV Industry Urgency
This Interview features Lisa Reisman, CEO of MetalMiner, which serves as the leading metal market price intelligence brand. The company’s platform, MetalMiner Insights, provides forecasts, analysis and solutions for global manufacturers for a full range of carbon steel, nonferrous metals, precious metals and minor metals ...

To listen to Interview visit here.
Managing Considerations When Moving Manufacturing Out of China
This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, and Head of China Manufacturing Practice with Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. He started and operates the China Law Blog, which is regarded as one of the best law blogs on the web today ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
NEARSHORING WEBINAR SERIES: FOCUS ON MEXICO

NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO
Attend any of 9 different weekly webinars
starting October 18, 2023.

OCTOBER 25: “Choosing the Right Business Model for Mexico Nearshoring”

To learn more about Dates, Topics and Speakers, or to register, visit here.
US & CANADA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
US-Canada: Strike shuts down vital St Lawrence Seaway freight corridor

Costs mount as migration-related delays stall trucks at US-Mexico border

Freight recession unlike any other in history

Inland23: US trucking costs rising amid weak demand

Canada: Trade Outlook - Fall 2023 Trade & Customs compliance outlook (Video Chat)

Aging roads, drivers weigh on US heavy-haul trucking amid booming demand

Rising ocean freight rates pushed by uptick in fuel costs, Chinese demand

Rishi Sunak slows Mexico and Canada trade talks as he eyes pre-election UK/US pact
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
US & CANADA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
NAM to FTC: Withdraw Proposed Merger Rules

The Importance of Risk Audits for PFAS in the Automotive Industry

Deal to force multinational companies to pay a 15% minimum tax is marred by loopholes, watchdog says

Canada: Proposed amendments to modernize Canadian Competition Law

US & Belgium: Indiscriminate obligation to report US taxpayers under FATCA challenged under EU law

US: New/Expanded Incentives for Sustainability-Related Investments

US Department of Justice announces new mergers & acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy allowing acquiring companies to potentially avoid successor liability

Understanding Obligations, Weighing Risks, and Preparing for Change Under the Proposed Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
Download 86-page Guide by Baker McKenzie. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
Download 147-page Guide by K&L Gates. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
Download 41-page Guide by EY. To download, please click here.
US & CANADA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Commerce Dept. Designates 31 Regional Tech Hubs to Boost American Innovation, Manufacturing and Jobs

2023 Top States for Doing Business Meet the Needs of Site Selectors

US manufacturing output rises solidly in September

Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act spurs green manufacturing incentives race

Canada: Tech group calls on feds to take action on boosting semiconductor industry

U.S. Attracting FDI From European Manufacturers

Canadian factory PMI falls to three-year low in September

How Micron is building the biggest chip fab in U.S. history despite a China ban and smartphone slump
US & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
California Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements Effective January 1, 2024

Canadian Labour and Employment Law

US: New H-1B Rule Would Amend Eligibility Criteria, Address Registration Fraud

B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

2023 Update on Antitrust Enforcement in Labor and Employment

The Employer Report: Navigating US and Global Employment Law

Front Line: Satisfying the Semiconductor Industry’s Workforce Needs

Starbucks Charged with Threatening to Withhold Benefits if Workers Unionize

State by State: Hires, Quits, Job Openings and Unemployment

This Program helps Automotive Suppliers develop their non-U.S. based talent, by providing on-the-job training in the U.S. for periods from 3 weeks to 18 months. Please note, the J-1 visa is not a 'work visit', however it is a 'on-the-job' training visa.

EXAMPLE: Bring engineering or manufacturing talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of 3 weeks to 18 months.

To download the "Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program" Brochure for companies, visit here.

Recorded Webinar (held on August 24): To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.
"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS
9-WEEK WEBINAR SERIES (starting October 18, 2023) by Harris Bricken and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico" (watch 'live' or recorded)
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (held on August 24, 2023) by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
To learn more or to access recorded webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
To watch webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps:
For Auto Industry Professionals
This Interview features Allen Koski, 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 leadership ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.

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