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Doing business in the U.S. and Canada?
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The AMERItalk eJournal - July '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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AAPC Releases 'State of the U.S. Auto Industry 2014'
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Report outlines trends in investment, innovation and jobs - and how those trends are supporting America's economic competitiveness. The American Automotive Policy Council today unveiled its report, "State of the U.S. Auto ... Read on... |
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Better Supply Chain Management Could Jumpstart Auto Industry
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The U.S. automotive industry has experienced significant growth since the 2008-2009 economic downturn, with U.S. automotive sales volumes increasing from approximately 10 million units in 2009, to approximately 15.6 million units in ... Read on... |
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Up-to-date U.S. auto sales - June 2014
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Get the latest news on June car sales in the U.S. ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada automotive articles
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- Canada's auto makers will have highest pretax profits since 2002: report
- North America Class 8 Production Continues Moving Higher (download report)
- Detroit Is Skeptical Of Google's Plans For A Self-Driving Car
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MANUFACTURING IN U.S. and CANADA
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Accenture 2014 Manufacturing Skills and Training Study (download)
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A new Accenture manufacturing and skills study, completed in collaboration with The Manufacturing Institute, looks at the skills shortage in the US manufacturing industry and what actions manufacturing companies can take to address ... Read on... |
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Canada: Manufacturers cry foul over Buy American bill
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A move by the Obama administration to require 100 per cent U.S. content in all federally funded transit projects could decimate Canada's bus and rail car industry.Canadian manufacturers are crying foul over a massive ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada manufacturing articles
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- US Manufacturing Increases at Fastest Rate in 4 years
- U.S. Manufacturing To Hit 4-Year High in June: China and Japan Return to Growth
- The Sun Never Sets: 5 Tips for Manufacturers Seeking Global Growth
- Canadian manufacturing slow to thaw from harsh winter
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Canada: Time Running Out - JVs Must Comply with Expiring GST/HST Policy
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Participants in joint ventures that include nominee corporations or bare trusts only have a short period of time left to take steps to benefit from the CRA's GST/HST temporary administrative "tolerance" policy. Under this policy, the CRA ... Read on ... |
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U.S.: New regulations ease restrictions on R&D credit elections
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Treasury and the IRS released final and temporary regulations (T.D. 9666) on June 2 that allow taxpayers the flexibility to claim the alternative simplified credit (ASC) on an amended return under Section 41(c)(5).Section 41 generally all ... Read on ... |
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Additional tax, finance and M&A articles
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- Canada remains most competitive business tax environment worldwide: KPMG
- Trouble for the Ex-Im Bank
- FATCA tax deal forces Canadian banks to send info to IRS
- Why Cross-Border M&A is Thriving
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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U.S.: IRS rules on insurance for employer-provided retiree health benefits
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In Rev. Rul. 2014-15, 2014-22 I.R.B. 1, issued May 8, the IRS held that a certain arrangement in which employers fund their retiree health benefits through a wholly owned subsidiary was insurance and that the ... Read on... |
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5 Tips for Managing Your Workforce During Vacation Time
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Snorkeling with your spouse along the coast of the Riviera Maya. Enjoying a long weekend at Disney World with your kids. Practicing your golf swing by day and perfecting your mesquite BBQ skills by night. For most of ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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- U.S.: New incentive for buyer of a business to assess labour obligations
- Happy At Work: America's Top Cities For Employee Satisfaction
- US Immigration Says L-1B visa process is 'too subjective'
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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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"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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China helping bring back manufacturing jobs to U.S.
Source: Detroit News The Average Age Of US Vehicles Is At A Record High Of 11.4 Years
Source: BusinessInsider.com U.S. CEOs more pessimistic on economy, capital expenditures
Source: Reuters Mercedes Launches C-Class, Vows to Increase U.S. Production
Source: WardsAuto.com Canada Auto Union President Reports Progress at Toyota Plants
Source: The Wall Street Journal America's New Industrial Boomtowns
Source: Forbes Michigan Builds Fake City to Test Driverless Cars
Source: @Sourceable Record Fuel Economy for U.S. Light Vehicles in May
Source: WardsAuto.com Canada's GDP expands at 2.1% pace in April
Source: CBC News
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ADDITIONAL U.S. and CANADA ARTICLES
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- FDI in U.S. Metro Areas: The Geography of Jobs in Foreign-Owned Establishments
- America's Top States For Business
- The Truth about NAFTA: Lessons for Trade Negotiations
- U.S.: The National Impact of a West Coast Port Stoppage
- U.S.: Survey indicates government economic development needs improvement
- Canadian housing starts surge in May; may boost GDP |
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