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OCTOBER 2023 EDITION
MEXICO: AUTOMOTIVE
Jim Cramer Says OEMs Should Move American Auto Manufacturing To Mexico In Response To UAW Demands

Tesla, suppliers to invest $15 billion in Mexico factory - local governor

Tesla obtains environmental permits for Mexico gigafactory

Labor strike in the US puts Mexican automakers on alert

Mexico's automotive exports set new record for August with $16.92 billion

Mexican auto lobby urges authorities to fix border 'crisis' as trade hit

SEV pushing ambitious EV plan in Mexico
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.
Listen to Dan Harris Interview here
BRAZIL & LATAM: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Latin America mirrors the global trend towards EVs

Car manufacturing continues to grow in Argentina

Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion

The Lithium Triangle: Challenges and Opportunities for Latin America

Brazil to end import tax exemption for electric vehicles, says official

Tips for deploying your EV fleet in Latin America

Argentina mulls charging lithium miners contribution to boost infrastructure

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U.S. auto strike will have marginal effect on Mexico: INA

Mexico positions itself in the sale of electric cars in Latin America

Nafin and Bancomext will expand loans to the industrial sector for Nearshoring
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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

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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Mexico’s Fast Growing Auto Parts Manufacturing Industry
This Interview features Armando Cortés Galicia, CEO of the Mexico-based National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA, which represents the interests of more than 900 companies in Mexico). He is an expert in the automotive and auto parts industry, and has over 15 years of experience working with ...

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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.

To learn more or to register, visit here.

Webinar Series by Harris Bricken and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Mexico: Mexican government imposes temporary import duties of up to 25% on the importation of goods classified in 392 tariff items

Argentina has a medium term lithium export annual target of 400,000 tons

Brazil: Now open – Sunset review of antidumping duties imposed to Brazilian imports of nitrile rubber (NBR)

US-Mexico trucking costs rising with cross-border demand

What’s Causing the Panama Canal Logjam

US FAA restores ‘Category 1’ safety status to Mexico

New container line linking EU main ports with Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina

How Mexico became the US’ biggest trading partner

Lula says Vietnam interested in a trade deal with Mercosur
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
What Every Multinational Company (that Operates in Mexico) Should Know About . . . Managing Fixed Assets

Brazil AI Regulations' Impact on Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation Companies

Latin America: Regulatory developments

Mexico: Union obtains Amparo against the cap on Profit Sharing payment (PTU)

Brazil: Data Protection Authority launches public consultation on regulation of international transfers of personal data

Anti-Corruption and Investigations Brazil 2023

Venture Capital Investment in Latin America

Mexico: Mexican Supreme Court issues guidelines to calculate compensation for moral damage

Brazil central bank lowers interest rate for second month running
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.
MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Mexico: Assignments of Electricity Demand Rights Present Challenges for Nearshoring in Northern Mexico

Unlocking The Potential: Mexico’s Role In The Changing Landscape Of Global Trade

Latin America’s Growth Conundrum

Massa announces VAT refunds and raffles to boost Argentina's economy

How to Use Mexico Shelter Manufacturing to Replace Your China Manufacturing

Brighter future ahead for businesses in Latin America

Latin America This Week: September 29, 2023

Hot Job Markets Underpin Strength of Latin America’s Biggest Economies
MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS: Q2 2023
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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
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MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATAM: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
US asks Mexico for fresh workers' rights review at auto parts facility

Reduction of Workweek in Mexico

Brazil: Government sends Bill that proposes to tax income earned abroad by individuals resident

Mexico: Sexually Inappropriate Behavior – Lessons from the Jennifer Hermoso Case

Argentina: Employees to receive one-time non-remunerative allowance

Unemployment reaches lowest figures since 2015 in Brazil

Unemployment falls in Argentina in 2Q, Indec says

Argentina: Amendments to the fourth category income tax

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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"
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"
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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"
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 ...

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