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OCTOBER 2023 EDITION
EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE
Commission launches investigation on subsidised electric cars from China

China rebukes EU after formal launch of EV subsidy probe

Chinese cars far from ‘flooding’ Germany, despite political jitters

EU trade boss warns post-Brexit EV tariff to only benefit China

France reforms EV subsidy to freeze out China-made cars

Europe Races to Ramp up Lithium Supply for Electric Cars
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
This latest Audio Interview features Dan Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, and Head of China Manufacturing Practice with Harris Bricken, a leading international law firm. He writes and speaks extensively on international law with a focus on protecting businesses in their foreign operations and he has had the rare honor of being designated a “Super Lawyer.” He started and operates the China Law Blog, which is regarded as one of the best law blogs on the web today. The ABA Journal named the China Law Blog to its Blawg Hall of Fame (a designation given to the top 20 law blogs of all time). Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, CNBC, The New York Times, and many other major media players have looked to him for his perspective on international law issues.
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EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

EU-UK battery rules: Act now and do the right thing, EU auto chief urges Commission

Germany leads push to delay electric vehicle tariffs between EU and UK

EU Agrees On Watered-Down Euro 7 Regulations

Fact sheet: EU-China vehicle trade

Fact sheet: EU-UK rules of origin

France unveils €100/month leasing scheme for EU-made electric cars

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

Nearshoring to Mexico: Key Challenges and Opportunities
This latest Audio Interview features Gerardo Guiza, Deputy Consul, Trade Promotion and Investment at the Consulate of Mexico. He has been a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 1998. Previously, he served as Mexico’s commercial counselor for economic and trade affairs at the Embassy of Mexico in Spain ...

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Insights from the Global Value Chain Barometer for Global Manufacturers
This Interview features Mirko Woitzik, head of Everstream Analytics’ Intelligence Solutions Team, a global team of analysts responsible for providing around-the-clock supply chain risk monitoring and analytics across three continents and eight different time zones. He started his supply chain career within DHL Group’s supply chain risk ...

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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.

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Webinar Series by Harris Bricken and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
EUROPE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Global supply chains key for China and Germany, He Lifeng says

EU urged to restrict export of ‘black mass’ from used electric vehicles

German exports in August drop more than expected

Doubts growing over shipping’s readiness for Europe’s ETS carbon tax

Europe’s Ports See First Signs of Business Leakage

The Middle-East trade-tech corridor will bring India and Europe close via Arabia

Turkey moves against Europe with trade corridor alternative to IPEC

US overtakes Russia as main exporter to Europe via Dutch ports
GLOBAL M&A
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EUROPE: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
EU: New proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses

EU: The Commission proposes new transfer pricing initiatives

Germany: Substantial changes proposed to German corporate taxation

The EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation: implications for M&A

Cyber Mavens Slam Europe's Cyber Resilience Act

Europe: Transfer of a business

Turning the corner? The CMS European M&A Outlook 2024

Germany moves towards new ‘plastics tax’
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
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DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
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DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
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EUROPE: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
EU quietly shelves REACH regulation on toxic chemicals

European Chips Act enters into force today - Questions and answers

With eye on China, EU maps out de-risking, economic security strategies

De-risking in action: How the EU can build on its critical technology list

Euro zone factory activity stuck in steep downturn

North America and Europe Lead 3D Printing Adoption, While Asia Pacific Gears Up for Extensive Manufacturing Integration

UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry output and new orders contract amid weak domestic and export markets

Europe’s carbon border tariff starts applying, causing jitters for trade
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EUROPE: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Luxembourg: New leave for employees and new measures to ensure better work-life balance introduced

Can Germany afford a 4-day workweek?

UK: Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023

Uber warns job losses would be ‘equivalent to VW going out of business’ if a new EU law to turn gig workers into de facto employees is passed

Switzerland and UK: Entry into force of the Social Security Convention

Danish Commerce: Denmark and Europe need expats

Immigration without Assimilation Endangers Europe's Future

9 European countries where workers get more than a month of paid vacation

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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.

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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"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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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 ...

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