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Doing business in the U.S. and Canada?
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The AMERItalk eJournal - May '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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Justice Department price-fixing probe rattles auto industry worldwide
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An investigation into price-fixing and bid-rigging in the auto parts industry has mushroomed into the Justice Department's largest criminal antitrust probe ever, and it's not over yet. The investigation, made public four years ago with FBI ...
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US wins over China at World Trade Organisation case on luxury cars
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The WTO today rejected Chinese tariffs on US-made luxury cars, handing Washington a victory on one of the growing number of disputes between the world's two largest economies. A World Trade Organisation panel, responding to a US complaint, ... Read on... |
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Report warns of sharp rise in auto trade deficit from Canada-EU deal
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The trade deal between Canada and the European Union will deepen and lock in the massive Canadian automotive trade deficit with the EU, says a study done for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Canada posted a record $5.34-billion ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Autos: US Sales Remain Strong in April
- Geographical diversification 'crucial' for Canada's auto exports
- EU and U.S. auto industry call for a comprehensive agreement under TTIP; Study examines EU & U.S. vehicle safety equivalence
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MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
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The Reshoring Wave: It's Taking America by Storm
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There's no doubt about it: The reshoring trend is rocking global business, with hundreds of companies working to bring their manufacturing operations back from China to North America. There are many factors fueling this move ... Read on... |
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MIT Prof.: More Costly To Offshore Than Many Companies Think
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In the last 20 years, a massive wave of companies have offshored manufacturing jobs from the U.S. and Europe to developing countries in search of lower costs. However, research by MIT Sloan School of Management Visiting Prof. Suzanne de Treville find ... Read on... |
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US Manufacturing Only 5 Percent More Costly Than China, Strengthens Case for Reshoring
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This study by the Boston Consulting Group supports a previous report on why large US manufacturers are reshoring production back to the US from these previous low cost manufacturers. Five economies traditionally regarded as low-cost ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada manufacturing articles
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- What Does 'Made In America' Really Mean?
- Georgia: New Law Revises Manufacturing Exemption to Include "Consumable Supplies"
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New York State Corporation Tax Reforms of 2014
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This spring, New York enacted sweeping tax legislation that changes many aspects of its state tax law. In this article, Russell Banigan, Kenneth Jewell and Mary Jo Brady, of Deloitte Tax LLP, discuss New York's ... Read and download report... |
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Additional tax, finance and foreign direct investment articles
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- Chinese FDI in the United States: Q1 2014 Update
- Foreign Effective Tax Rate for U.S. Corporations by Industry
- U.S.: Summer employment Payroll and employment tax considerations
- U.S. Multistate Tax Alert: House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Mobile Workforce Act
- Video: Jeff Saviano on (U.S.) state and local tax policy 2014
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NEW ONLINE COURSES and ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
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"Understanding Cost Breakdowns" Online Course
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Access our newest online course "Understanding Cost Breakdowns" with Jeoff Burris, by simply clicking here. |
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"Firms in a Global World: The Global Environment and Firms' Strategy" On-Demand Seminar
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"Sourcing with Efficiency: Tips on finding good factories in China and Asia" On-Demand Seminar
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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U.S.: Background checks - the risks of a one-size-fits-all approach
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In January, the U.S. Department of Justice accused a background checking firm of taking shortcuts in 40% of the checks it performed for the U.S. government. Criminal background checks are complicated by the lack of centralized records while ... Read on... |
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Skills Shortage Threatens Future Earnings and Growth Prospects of U.S. Manufacturers
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Study Calls on U.S. Manufacturers to Take Lead in Training; Perfect Job Candidate May Not Exist. U.S. manufacturers may be losing up to 11 percent annually* of their earnings as a result of increased production costs stemming from a ... Read on... |
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Jump-starting America's workforce: Guest commentary
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On paper, our nation's economic recovery looks solid. We've had 11 straight quarters of GDP growth and 48 straight months of private sector job growth. Unemployment is down and consumer confidence and spending is up. But there ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- A Global Mobility Manager's Guide: Obtaining expat vehicles in the U.S.A.
- Aging workers starting to impact Canada's labour market: RBC
- US: Supreme Court expands reach of US whistleblower protection
To read above articles, please click here
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"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
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Importing from China? "Negotiating Successfully in China" Online Course
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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. ...
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"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" with Mia Doucet
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"Legal Issues for Foreign Auto Suppliers in the United States" with Andre Fiebig, David Roche and Shima Roy
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"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S." with J. Doyle Cotton
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Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
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 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. To listen to interview |
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NORTH AMERICAN GLOBAL HEADLINES
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U.S. charges Japanese executive with price fixing
Source: Crains Detroit Business
After decades of exodus, companies returning production to the U.S.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Toyota's move to Plano puts Texas on automakers' maps
Source: Dallas News
U.S. Light Vehicles Set Fuel-Economy Record in March
Source: WardsAuto
Canadians vs. Americans: Top 10 differences in auto ownership
Source: The Globe and Mail
Hyundai has no plans for Canadian plant
Source: thestar.com
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ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES
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- U.S.: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Next Office Renegotiation or Relocation: Part V
- Canada holds on to 7th spot in global competitiveness survey
- SEC Staff Says 2014 Conflict Minerals Reporting Remains in Effect and on Schedule, Except for Labeling Rejected by Court of Appeals
- US-Mexico Truck Pilot Just One Obstacle to NAFTA 2.0
- U.S.: Demystifying Green Building Certifications and Protocols
- Fallout From Russian Sanctions Hits U.S. Companies
- New report bolsters case for Canada's economic rebound |
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