U.S., China in fresh trade row over auto
White House will be demanding dispute settlement consultations with the Chinese govt at the WTO.Washington and Beijing have lodged a new round of complaints at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) surrounding subsidies and duties for ...   Read on

Business Facilities 2012 State Rankings: Tennessee Repeats as U.S. Automotive King
For an unprecedented third consecutive year, Tennessee has been named the top-ranked state for Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities' 2012 State Rankings Report.  "Fueled by a national revival in the auto sector, ...   Read on

Canada: Exports Decline on Weaker Energy, Autos
Trade Numbers Weighed Down by Jittery Confidence in July.  Canadian exports fell by  3.4% in July, to $37.7 billion, as Canada's trade deficit widened to $2.3 billion. A 1.6% decline in volumes combined with a 1.8% fall in export prices to ...   Read on

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U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Forecast

US: The return of automotive financing - Subprime car loans fuel sales growth

The KORUS FTA and the U.S. Automotive Sector: Cause for Optimism

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Reshoring to the US More Attractive for Metals, Chemicals Sectors
Report concludes more heavy manufacturing industries could return to the U.S. as China's cost advantage decreases.  "Reshoring" manufacturing production to the U.S. could provide significant cost advantages for the ...   Read on

North America Flexes its Industrial Muscle
North American manufacturing is on the upswing. High-volume, labor-intensive industries like apparel and consumer electronics may not join the party, but US manufacturing growth in automotive, chemicals, industrial products ...   Read on

How the U.S. Can Reinvent Manufacturing
'Manufacturing 2.0' is a radical shift already underway, and many key elements are taking shape. As technologies and business models evolve, we have an opportunity in the US to create and own the future of manufacturing. That means the ...   Read on

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'Made In America' - Does U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance Signal A Long March Back From China? (Part 1)

U.S. Manufacturers Bringing Production Home

Lean Manufacturing Mindset Means Continuous Innovation at Boeing

American Industries Group to hold its "Manufacture in Mexico, Supply to the World" Workshop

US: The NLRB Moves Into New Areas of Enforcement
In recent months, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") has demonstrated that it intends to remain relevant despite the downward trend in union participation in the U.S.  To do so, the NLRB has increased enforcement action against ...   Read on

Tool and die makers desperately casting for workers
The economic recovery has been driven by a manufacturing revival the past two years.  But the strength of that revival could be threatened by the challenges facing a small and beleaguered sector of manufacturing that evokes images of a ...   Read on

Brawn from Brains: Talent, policy and the future of American competitiveness
New insight on talent and American competitiveness.  The American workforce has reached an inflection point.  Research indicates that there is a growing mismatch between the demand for talent and its current supply.    ...   Read on

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Canada to create visa to attract start-up entrepreneurs

Projected 2013 Pay Increases Remain Moderate

Executives: Your Company Isn't Attracting the Best Talent

Government Relations Report: Canadians in the U.S. Must Report Canadian Retirement Plans

Social Security in the U.S.

Ten Tips for Getting Shipments Across the Canadian Border
Each day more than $1.5 billion worth of goods cross the U.S./Canadian border. With that volume moving across the border, businesses underestimate the complexity of the Canadian customs process. As many U.S. businesses have ...   Read on

Free 40-Page eBook: How Regulatory Reform Affects Export Operations
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Michigan's Economic Competitiveness Study
The Michigan Chamber Foundation today released the results of a major public policy study conducted by Northwood University on Michigan's economic competitiveness.  "When you look at Michigan's competitive position compared to ...   Read on

States Re-Examine How They Use Incentives to Attract Business
Many states are taking a harder look at their traditional incentives offerings and opting for newer approaches including "economic gardening," consulting services, and cold cash.  Most states have historically offered some sort of incentive ...   Read on

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Tax credits and incentives: key trends and leading practices

U.S. Chamber Highlights Success Stories of Chinese Investment in the United States

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Automakers, suppliers to add U.S. jobs, expand plants, survey finds
Source: Automotive News

Manufacturers Remain Anxious Says NAM/IndustryWeek Survey
Source: Industry Week

Manufacturing jobs boom is for real
Source: USA Today

Training for new manufacturing skill requirements
Source: Marketplace

General Motors pushing U.S. to sell stake: report
Source: MarketWatch