LATINtalk (JULY 2024): USMCA: China mobility will upend US, Mexico auto industries | New section 232 tariffs: Mexico steel, aluminum products | Ford prepares Brazil techs for EV future

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JULY 2024 EDITION

MEXICO: AUTOMOTIVE

Chinese Mobility in the USMCA Region: A Choking Process that will Upend the U.S. and Mexican Automotive Industries

New section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products originating in Mexico

Autos from Mexico to US helped cross-border trade surge to $73B in May

Mexico EV Sales Report: 90% Growth YoY in June Brings EV Market Share to 2.5%!

Mexico seeks the pathway to electromobility

Ford engineers in Mexico contribute heavily to automaker

Dongfeng Motor participates in Mexico International Auto Parts Show for the first time opens a new chapter of business in Central America

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview features Ryan Robinson, research leader supporting the global Automotive sector for Deloitte’s Consumer Industry Center at Deloitte. His primary focus is creating engaging, actionable insights to deepen the conversation around key trends and issues occurring across the global automotive sector landscape. For the past two decades, he has supported companies throughout the automotive value chain, from manufacturers and parts suppliers to private equity firms and after-market service providers. He has been a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has been quoted as a subject-matter expert in major media outlets around the world.

Listen to Interview with Ryan Robinson here

BRAZIL & LATAM: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

LatAm Experts: Leasing to grow but there are challenges to face

Ford Academy Prepares Brazilian Techs For Electrified Future

Brazilian flying taxi model launched

LatAm's zero emission strategy in facts and figures

Bajaj Auto opens its new manufacturing plant in Brazil; expands global reach

Neta enters Brazilian market, will launch three models in Q3 2024

Paraguay's first 30 electric buses to be delivered this year

LATEST NEWS FROM OUR FEATURED GLOBAL MEDIA PARTNER:

Mexican automotive industry on track for expansive recovery

Electric and Chinese cars detonate auto parts made in Mexico

Auto production in Mexico increases by 5.24 % in the first half of 2024

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

Mexico Site Selection for Automotive OEMs & Suppliers in 2024

This Interview features Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico and NAI PanAmericas, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm. NAIMexico operates 25 offices across Mexico and Latin America, and works with many global customers, including ...

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China Manufacturing Risks:

They Just Keep Growing

This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder and Partner, Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. He is internationally regarded as a leading authority on legal matters related to doing business in emerging markets. Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, The BBC, Wall Street Journal, ...

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50th Virtual PE Conference: Automotive Focus

FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EXECS

Date: August 21st

Location: Virtual

Hosted by: BlackmoreConnects, and Co-Sponsored by GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Building Resiliency: Why Mexico Is Crucial To The U.S. Reshoring Strategy

Independent truckers in US, Mexico join to protest wages, work conditions

La Ñina boosts the Panama Canal; Houthi threat drives up shipping costs through the Suez

Flooded airport in Porto Alegre, Brazil scheduled to reopen in October, officials say

Argentina: Suspension of exemption certificates on VAT and income tax due on certain importations | 2 July 2024

Argentina records historic foreign trade surplus

Mexico's costly Maya Train draws few passengers in first 6 months

Mexico will build passenger train lines to US border in an expansion of its debt-laden rail projects

CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE

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

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Closing the Southern Border to Indirect Chinese Imports: U.S. Proclamations on Steel and Aluminum Imports from Mexico

Latin America Trendspotter: Mexico more optimistic than Brazil on 2H24 M&A activity

Charting a New Course: Mexico’s Legal and Financial Outlook for the Future

Mexican Peso sinks as USD/MXN approaches psychological 18.00 mark

Brazil Publishes Federal Decree Regulating Recycling Incentive Law

Brazil: With active participation of Brazil, historic treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and traditional knowledge has been signed

Argentina: Modifications applicable to payment of interest on commercial and financial debt between related counterparties

Brazil: CGU and AGU sign leniency agreement with Norwegian companies

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

The major challenges facing Latin America

Our economic outlook for Mexico

Does Brazil have what it takes to become a semiconductor powerhouse?

LatAm Partners Launches Marketplace to Help Businesses Discover and Engage With Top Latin American Software Firms

Spanish BreakBeatCode Hackathon Unites Students Across Latin America

Brazil's economy is growing, but the stock index remains this year's worst performer

Buenos Aires the best city in the region, The Economist finds

The IMF projects a growth of 1.9% for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Mexico: New risk of fines, penalties and jail sentences for excessive working hours as of 8 June 2024

Mexico Amends Human Trafficking Law to Include Excess Work Shifts as a Crime of Labor Exploitation

Mexico to review alleged labor rights violations at Volkswagen facilities

89% Increase in Visa Applications From Brazilians to Portugal Within a Year

Minimum monthly wage in selected Latin American countries in 2024

77% of Mexicans would be willing to sacrifice a flexible schedule to receive a salary increase

Mexico: Social Security Institute will require the use of digital tools through the IMSS Mailbox

US nationals living in Mexico continues to surge

"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS

August 21: VIRTUAL CONFERENCE by Blackmore Partners and GlobalAutoIndustry.com

"50th Virtual PE Conference: Automotive Focus" For Automotive Industry Executives

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9-WEEK RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES (Fall 2023) by Harris Bricken & 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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