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SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION
US & CANADA: AUTOMOTIVE
Lithium deposit found in US may be among world’s largest, study finds

Electric Vehicles Smash Sales Records In The US

How States Are Accelerating America’s Electric Vehicle Revolution

Canada: Governments’ $28.2-billion for EV plants will take 20 years to break even, not five as Ottawa suggested, PBO says

2023 Michigan is Automobility (download 24-page 2023 report)

Luxury EVs dominate the U.S. market

Why the (U.S.) Southeast Is Winning EV Projects, With More on the Way

What lessons can U.S. insurers learn from China's experience with EVs?

Canada rolling the dice on electric vehicles
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Jacqueline Russo, Principal of the exhibition-based organization Global Expositions, Inc. and Consultant with Baker Logistics Consulting, Inc. She is the former Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, and Board Member for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research. Ms. Russo works closely with clients to improve their logistics operations (both in the exhibition space and general cargo). She formerly held senior roles in the freight forwarding and custom brokerage industry.
Listen to Jackie Russo Interview here
US & CANADA: UAW, UNIFOR STRIKE (continued)

Auto suppliers say if the UAW strikes more plants, it could mean the end for many

Strike pits US auto union in existential struggle over shift to electric vehicles

UAW president Shawn Fain says 21% pay hike offered by Chrysler parent Stellantis is a "no-go"

Unifor auto talks press on as U.S. auto strike could affect Canadian suppliers

Ford also faces strike at Canadian plants Monday night

UAW strike 2023 against Detroit automakers: Updates, news from the picket sites

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ACPN Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications

NEARSHORING WEBINAR SERIES: FOCUS ON MEXICO
NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO
Attend any of 9 different weekly webinars on Nearshoring and Mexico topics, starting October 18, 2023.

To learn more or to register, visit here.

Webinar Series by Harris Bricken and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
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
Canada Has Exploded Onto World Stage in EV Batteries and Materials
This Interview features Ryan Robinson, research leader supporting the global Automotive sector for Deloitte’s Consumer Industry Center at Deloitte. For the past two decades, Ryan has supported companies throughout the automotive value chain, from manufacturers and parts suppliers to private equity firms and after-market service providers ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
Duty Optimization in Mexico´s Automotive Industry
This Interview features Luis F. Martinez, Partner with Mexico-based AMS – Abogados Martinez Serna S.C. AMS. His experience centers on the interpretation and application of trade agreements with the U.S., Canada, the EU, Chile, Israel and others. He currently has over 20 years of experience, and has worked with automotive OEMs and suppliers for many years ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
US & CANADA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Borderlands: Mexico remains top US trade partner in July, Laredo No. 1 gateway

Japan, Canada to develop North American EV battery supply chains

When building Canada’s EV battery supply chain, the sum is greater than the parts

US container imports rise in line with pre-COVID peak season pattern

China Poses Security Threat at American Ports | Opinion

UK rare earth producer pivots to EU and US

California Scope 3 law has US supply chains on carbon alert

U.S.: FAA restores Mexico aviation to highest safety rating
DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
Download 147-page Guide by K&L Gates. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
Download 86-page Guide by Baker McKenzie. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
Download 41-page Guide by EY. To download, please click here.
US & CANADA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
U.S.: Notice 2023-63 provides preview of eagerly anticipated rules on the treatment of research and development costs

U.S.: To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims; concerns from tax pros

“Great Hill clauses” in Cross-Border M&A: Canada Follows Delaware (Again), But How Far?

Canada And Private Company M&A

August adds 57 more US corporate bankruptcies; 2023 total tops prior 2 years

U.S.: DOJ and FTC ramp up enforcement against interlocking directorates

North America: Cross-Border Transactions Insights

Webinar Key Takeaways: The New Biden Executive Order on Foreign Investment
MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS: Q2 2023
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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
For more information on available Mexican or global industrial and commercial real estate properties, click here.
US & CANADA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
R&D in the EV/Battery Industry Powers New Technologies

Ontario Showcases Auto Sector During Mission to Germany and Switzerland

US manufacturing production barely rises in August

Industrial production exceeds August expectations

U.S. Attracting FDI From European Manufacturers

Canada’s economic engine is gearing down

U.S.: 2023 Top States for Doing Business Meet the Needs of Site Selectors

Lessons Canada can learn from greenbelt development in Britain

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 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.
US & CANADA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
NLRB Establishes New Work Rule Standard: Time to Revise Handbooks and Policies

The H-1B Visa Puzzle: Why Canada is the Solution for Retaining Tech Talent

UAW Pushes for 4-Day, 32-Hour Workweek

Keep Employees Safe When They Travel Abroad

Virginia Talent Accelerator Program Scores Manufacturing Wins

DOL Proposes New Federal White-Collar Overtime Salary Threshold

The Employer Report: Navigating US and Global Employment Law

Employer that Failed to Countersign Arbitration Agreement Could Not Enforce It
RECORDED WEBINARS
9-WEEK WEBINAR SERIES (starting October 18, 2023) by Harris Bricken and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"
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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