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U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
China Autos In The United States? Even 2020 Is Just A Maybe.
Just read a great article on China's auto industry, entitled, "Chinese OEMs and the U.S. Market - Fact vs. Fiction."  The article is by Bill Peng, John Jullens, and Bill Russo. Grossly summarized, the article throws cold water on the idea that Chines ...  Read on...
Canada: Automotive Innovation Fund-Program Summary
The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) will provide $250 million over five years to support automotive firms' strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects to build innovative, greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles ...   Read on...
Mississippi Sets A Record For Unreported Subsidies
As I have written before, when states announce a major new investment, it is far more likely that the announced subsidy is an underestimate than an overestimate. A new Good Jobs First study commissioned by the United Auto Workers ...  Read on...
Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
U.S.: Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Are Nation's Largest Employer of Manufacturing Jobs

Top 10 'Most American' Vehicles [SLIDESHOW]

Distressed Supplier Management: Why manufacturers should monitor their suppliers' health

Canada's auto parts industry gaining ground, still room for growth

Auto manufacturing in Canada in long-term decline, report warns
MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
U. S. Achieves Parity with Mexico as a Preferred Manufacturing Location; To Achieve Cost Parity with China by 2015
But, look before you leap - nearshoring may not be profitable in all situations. In another sign that America is becoming more competitive in manufacturing, the United States is now equal to Mexico in "attractiveness" as a source for ...   Read on...
Foreign manufacturers bringing jobs to U.S.: Labor and energy costs among charms attracting companies to build plants
For decades, U.S. manufacturers fled the country for China to drive down labor costs, then shipped products halfway around the world to sell to Americans, costing the U.S. millions of jobs. Now, some foreign manufacturers are turning that ...  Read on...
Supplier's Revenge: Court of Appeals Confirms that When a Supplier has the Right to Terminate, the Law does not Protect the Buyer from Supplier's Rightful Cutoff Threats
A supplier threatens to terminate a supply contract unless the buyer increases prices. Faced with an imminent supply cutoff, the buyer agrees, and then later argues that its agreement is not enforceable because of the circumstances under which it was ...  Read on...
Additional U.S. and Canada manufacturing articles
The Future of The Manufacturing Workforce

By the numbers: The state of Canadian manufacturing

ERP in the Metals Industry: Second Annual Research Project by Crowe Horwath LLP and American Metal Market

Why Cybersecurity Is a Supply-Chain Problem

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INVESTING IN U.S.
Foreign Direct Investment in the US Reporting Requirement
Has your company recently received a notice from the Bureau of Economic Analysis ("BEA") regarding Form BE-12?Notices are being sent regarding the 2012 Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States BE-12 ...   Read on...
U.S.: $64 Billion in State Incentives to Lure Business
Michigan has given large tax breaks and subsidies to employers more often than any other state, according to a new report that tallies up state and local "megadeals," or incentive packages worth more than $75 million.  Good Jobs First ...   Read on...
Branching out: 10 Questions for Inbound U.S. Investors
Every country is foreign territory to someone. Of all the places in the world to invest, it's possible the United States is one of the most foreign.With its complex web of national and local tax jurisdictions, stringent national security ...   Read on...
U.S. HEALTHCARE
The Affordable Care Act - International Implications
Below is a white paper prepared at the request of Olympus Managed Health Care that addresses potential issues, which may arise under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") in connection with inpatriate and expatriate employees ... Read on...
Employers may face greater-than-expected excise taxes under health care reform
Starting in 2014, a nondeductible excise tax of $2,000 per year per full-time employee will be assessed on employers that do not offer health care coverage to at least 95% of their full-time employees. An employer that slips below the 95% threshold ... Read on...
Time to Review Medical Plans in Light of Supreme Court Decision
In U.S. Airways v. McCutchen, the U.S. Supreme Court held that explicit plan terms cannot be overridden by equitable doctrines such as unjust enrichment.  As background, most medical plans provide that if benefit payments are made on behalf of a part ... Read on...
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND RISK
"The Cyber Effect: Global Threats" On-Demand Seminar helps companies be proactive in battling theft and destruction
According to the ProPublica article on August 1, 2012, General Keith Alexander, the director of the National Security Agency and who oversees U.S. Cyber Command, cyberattacks are causing "the greatest transfer of wealth in history." He said the theft of intellectual property costs American companies $250 billion a year. That's our future disappearing in front of us," he said, urging Congress to enact legislation to ... To watch Seminar...
U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
The Essentials of Managing Global Compensation Practices
Managing compensation practices for a U.S. workforce is challenging, but imagine the complexity when operating in many countries. As U.S. companies increasingly operate on a global scale, HR and compensation professionals find themselves faced with ...  Read on...
Silicon Valley North? Canada 'startup visa' program could cost U.S. in war for talent
While foreign entrepreneurs face a protracted immigration battle in the U.S., Canada has forged ahead with a new 'Startup Visa' program. Canada is not the first country to implement policy to entice foreign entrepreneurs; Australia and ...   Read on...
Michigan's New Right to Work Law: Answers to Your Most FAQs
On December 11, 2012, Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state. As a consequence, workers in Michigan cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment, referred to as a "union security" provision. In Michigan, the ...   Read on...
Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
Report Claims Skills Shortage Costs Ontario Billions

FCPA Guidance Reinforces That Strong Compliance Program Is Not a Defense to SEC or DOJ Enforcement

Who owns your social media accounts? Protecting your interests and avoiding disputes

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SOURCING AND IMPORTING
Importing from China? "Negotiating Successfully in China" online course
Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to:
  • Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises
  • Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks
  • Find the right partners - and keep them loyal
  • Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets
  • Identify and leverage your sources of power
  • Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean. ... 
ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" with Mia Doucet
This is the outline of a questioning structure that evolved over a 9-year period of working with Sales VPs, and Directors of Global Billion Dollar Firms and their teams of engineers to secure multimillion dollar international contracts. Mia has never shared this information outside the training room or boardroom...
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"Legal Issues for Foreign Auto Suppliers in the United States" with  Andre Fiebig, David Roche and Shima Roy
This OnDemand Seminar covers: Supply Chain Management for Foreign Suppliers in the United States / Limiting the Legal Risks of Foreign Suppliers / Practical Tips in Negotiating Supply Contracts in the United States for Foreign Suppliers / How Foreign Suppliers Can Mitigate Insolvency Risks in the United States / and more...
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"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S." with J. Doyle Cotton
Geared to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, the Seminar is targeted at new or expanded assembly / manufacturing facilities, and covers the following agenda: Discussion on culture, history, background of the Southeast / Explanation of workforce and existing suppliers in the area / Discussion of incentives for starting a new business in the area / and more.
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation.  In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of  The Accent Reduction Institute. 
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
In this segment, Ron Hesse interviews Daniel P. Malone of Butzel Long, regarding the impact of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement and its impact as the Agreement approaches its first anniversary. 

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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return. 

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ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES

Canada - US Business Travel Guide

Global Insights - US Chapter 11 and Mexican Insolvency Proceeding Compared

Canada's corporate tax rate remains competitive

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