The "Disconnect" Between the U.S. Economy and the U.S. New Vehicle Market
We hear all the time about the troubled U.S. economy. If it isn't high unemployment, it's the sluggish GDP or a decline in manufacturing or something else. But, there is also frequent mention in the media about the positive trends ...

U.S.: 2013 Auto Sales Forecast: 15 Million
Boost Expected from More Lease Returners, Greater Release of Pent-up Demand.  Auto sales growth will continue in 2013, although at a slower rate than in recent years. Edmunds.com forecasts sales of 15 million light vehicles in 2013 ...

US Challenges China's Automobile and Auto Parts Export Policies at the WTO
The United States has filed a request for consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging China's export policies for automobiles and auto parts. A request for consultations is the first step in the dispute settlement ...

Southern Auto Industry Wary Of Mexican Competition
Southern states accustomed to luring investments away from the Midwest are casting a wary eye to competition from Mexico.Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was asked at the Southern Automotive Conference on Thursday about what steps are ...

Auto Industry Shows Signs of Recovery but OEMs and Suppliers Still Face Challenges

Canada car market rose 6% in September 2012

Gov. Blunt Explains Why Japan Should not be Included in the TPP and the Need for Strong Currency Manipulation Rules

Auto R&D agenda: Attracting research jobs to South stressed at Chattanooga conference

U.S. sales of Alabama-made autos rise 9 percent in September along with rest of industry

Companies sourcing from China and greater Asia have enjoyed relatively stable conditions for nearly 20 years. Unfortunately, conditions affecting raw materials, labor, logistics, quality, regulations and currency translations are now changing rapidly and inducing disruptions in supply chain structures across the region while also creating new opportunities in other countries.

This seminar (recorded on Oct. 10) will be available for viewing, free of charge, until November 1, 2012.  Access seminar now.

U.S. Manufacturers Remain Positive on Revenue Growth Expectations
Lack of demand cited as biggest barrier to growth.Despite continued uncertainty about the prospects of both the U.S. and global economies, the majority of U.S. industrial manufacturers remain positive regarding their revenue outlook for ...

Year-to-date U.S. manufacturing technology orders up 4.1% over 2011
August U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $470.44 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 3.4% from July but down 4.7% ...

28 Percent of U.S. Manufacturing Customers Have "Reshored" Jobs

Coming Home: A Look at the U.S. Reshoring Movement

Canadian manufacturers optimistic, forecast sales shift to developing countries

A New U.S. War: Restoring the Competitiveness of the American Manufacturer

Ohio's manufacturing gains likely to continue

Record Number in Congress Support Manufacturing Policies

Skills Gap in U.S. Manufacturing Is Less Pervasive Than Many Believe
New BCG Research Shows That Serious Skilled-Worker Shortages Affect Less Than 1 Percent of the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce and Only a Handful of Localities and Trades, but Specific Gaps Could Become Acute if Not Addressed.  The skills gap ...

Preventing Unfair Competition in the Absence of a Non-compete Agreement
A key executive, top salesperson, or high-level engineer is joining a fierce competitor after being exposed to your company's most confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets. The business leaders are very upset and demand action, but ...

US: Dodd-Frank Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Update
More than two years since President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") into law, and over a hundred rules later, the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") is less than half way through to issuing ...

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U.S. Companies Elevating Contingency Staffing Plans to Permanent Policy

Canada: Director and Officer Liability

Code Section 409A Correction Deadline Approaching: Deferred Compensation Payments Contingent on Signing Waivers, Releases and Other Agreements

US: 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery Program

US: EB2 Backlog Continues

Ruling Favors Employer Tax Refunds on Layoffs

Complying With Immigration Rules Has Never Been More Important

In this audio interview, Alberto Villarreal (VP Sales & Marketing with American Industries Group) discusses key issues including Mexico's current economic climate, comparing to US and global; security and crime, how it is effecting both foreign and Mexico businesses; Mexico's manufacturing trends; cost comparisons with China, US; NAFTA, and its effect on Mexico manufacturing; shelter companies, what are they and how can foreign companies take advantage; and more.   To listen to interview, please click here.

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U.S. Requires Air Cargo Screening by end of 2012

How Brazil Can Create Jobs for the U.S.

Canada and Mexico Officially Join the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

Below are the latest headlines from around the world featuring articles on North America.   To read the following articles, please click here.

Auto Suppliers Struggle With European Slowdown
Source: The Wall Street Journal

IMF chief hails Canada as economic model for the world
Source: Financial Post

U.S. Manufacturing Needs A Brand Makeover
Source: Manufacturing.net

The U.S. Economy's Personality Disorder
Source: BloombergBusinessweek

When a Small Employer Gets Sued by a Former Worker
Source: BloombergBusinessweek

Canada manufacturing PMI hits 6-month low in September
Source: Reuters