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MARCH 2022 edition

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM AUTOMOTIVE

Mexico May Recover From Chip Shortage Faster Than the US, Here's Why There's Some Hope

Workers at Mexico border auto parts plant oust powerful union, eying ripple effect

USMCA's Panel on Automotive Rules of Origin and What It Could Mean to Manufacturers in the Region

Foreign minister a fan of Mexican-made electric car

Canada, Mexico in Spat With U.S. Over Auto-Parts Sourcing

1 Full-Size ‘American’ Pickup Truck Is Actually Made in Mexico

GM Will Stop Manufacturing The Chevy Onix In Mexico
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
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
BRAZIL & LATAM AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...


Stellantis weighs producing ethanol hybrid vehicle in Brazil

Great Wall Motors entering Brazil with US$2bn investment

Interannual sales of motor vehicles fall in Argentina and Brazil

Brazil sees drop in vehicle production and sales in January

Brazil’s new vehicle market: prospects to 2026 and beyond

How to finance your vehicle fleet in Latin America

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Mexico will always be an attractive destination for investment: Amexcap

METALSA invests US$170 million in Apaseo el Grande
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico
This Interview features Dan Harris, who heads up Harris Bricken’s China manufacturing practice, Adrián Cisneros Aguilar, who heads up Harris Bricken’s Mexico manufacturing practice, and Alejandra Maldonado, project administrator at INTERMEX, one of Mexico’s leading ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
Sourcing to Mexico: Benefits and Pitfalls
This Interview Mike Wynn. Mr. Wynn leads the Sourcing Optimization practice for APD, where he ensures that our consulting teams deliver strategic impact and significant costs savings to clients. He has overseen projects at APD for commodities ranging from resins and steel to indirect ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
ACCESS OVER 250 AUDIO INTERVIEWS - PODCASTS

Listen to over 250 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more:
View list of over 250 Interviews here
SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Moving Manufacturing to Mexico from China: The Questions We Got

With U.S. ports clogged, Japanese exports take pricier Mexico route

USMCA Forward: Building a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable North American economy

State looms over Latin America’s hopes to exploit ‘white gold’ of lithium

Argentina doubles down on lithium to meet surging global demand

Argentina: Investment promotion regime for exports

Supply chains disruptions in Latin America

Flat steel import prices soar in South America amid China's bullish return to market

Brazil and South Korea share it's a good moment to advance with the Mercosur agreement
WEBINARS FOR PURCHASING PROFESSIONALS

A STRATEGY TO EVOLVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN PURCHASING
Webinar on March 9, 2022.

APD shares what leading companies are doing to evolve Digital Transformation in Purchasing by highlighting Building Block implementation ...

To learn more and to register, visit here.
SOURCING TO MEXICO
RECORDED WEBINAR

During this webinar, APD will share a 5-step process for sourcing to Mexico, along with Lessons Learned from recent Mexico sourcing projects.

To learn more and to register, visit here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Use of the “Hecho en México”® (Made in Mexico) Trademark and Logo

Brazil: Deadline to register financial-economic information with Central Bank (RDE-IED) established

Labor Law Amendments in Mexico Impose Restrictions on Personnel Subcontracting

Federal tax collection in Brazil 18.3% up in January

Enforcing and Monetizing Arbitral Awards in Brazil

Mexico’s SCT Issues Updated Bill of Lading Form for Use by Federal Motor Carriers

Argentina: Integrated System for Monitoring Foreign Payments of Services — the Argentine tax authority establishes an authorization system on payments of services to foreign parties

Brazil: Bill No. 130/2020 amends the Brazilian Traffic Code, provides penalties for application providers that fail to remove media related to traffic violations and creates monitoring obligation for infringing content
GLOBAL M&A & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE:
  • AUSTRALIA: Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Business
  • ARGENTINA: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • USA: Automotive and Aftermarket Manufacturer - Please note: "signed LOI under exclusivity"
  • VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
  • ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
  • VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
  • INDIA: Automotive Supplier - Please note: "signed LOI under exclusivity"
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier
  • USA: Machine Shop (1) - Sold
  • USA: Machine Shop (2) - Sold

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • U.S. EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
  • U.S.-based Automotive Company
  • India-based Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
  • Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:
  • SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Company
  • Auto Suppliers | Companies Seeking to Invest
  • Founders & Start-ups Seeking Investment

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse (RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com), or visit our International M&A and Funding Sources page here.

We will be posting NEW deals on the GlobalAutoIndustry.com website this week.

MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Can Mexico turbocharge pandemic nearshoring by US firms?

Manufacturing is the most targeted sector by ransomware in Brazil

Uruguay has what world investors need, President Lacalle tells Dubai fair

Natural Gas Is The Exception To Mexico’s Push For Energy Self-Sufficiency

Brazil exits recession, but faces tough year ahead

Mexico's Industrial Production Up 1.2% in December

Mexico's manufacturing sector shrinks for second straight year

2021 was a good year for foreign direct investment in Chile, the highest since 2015

How Peru became one of the biggest markets for FDI in South America
As Global Travel Returns to Auto Industry: Protecting You, Your Family, and Employees
Interview features Allen Koski, President of Insured Nomads. Previously Allen was a Sr. VP at United Healthcare Global and Cigna Global.

To listen to Interview, visit here.
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Mexico: Tamaulipas auto parts factory workers vote to join new, independent union

U.S. officials applaud Mexico for assuring 'fair and safe' union vote at auto parts plant

Mexico Creates Voluntary Labor Verification Program

Mobility Minute: Employer Immigration Registration Requirement and Deadline (Mexico)

19 million Mexicans on minimum wage in January, up 39% since December

Mexico: Union matters outlook for 2022 - What companies should expect (Video Chat)

Singapore, Mexico, Brazil most tired countries in the world

TN Visas as a Work Visa Option for Manufacturing Companies to Hire From Mexico, Canada
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS, EXPATS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Whether you are a Germany-based engineer visiting Mexico; an India-based executive moving to France; or a US-based SCM professional headed to China on a short-term assignment; Insured Nomads has the health and security insurance program you need. This is a truly disruptive solution for the international ...
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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (held Feb. 22): By AmCham
"State of China Auto Market Briefing"
To learn more or to watch, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
To watch webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (December 10, 2020): By MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Heavy Vehicles Industry Outlook 2020 - 2025"
To watch video webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 16, 2022): By APD
"Sourcing to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.
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