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Customs. The Fighting Trade Cheats Act (S. 805, introduced March 15 by Sens. Brown, D-Ohio, and Tillis, R-N.C.) would increase civil penalties (including monetary penalties and bans on importing) for, and improve enforcement with respect to, fraud and gross negligence under 19 USC 1592. The two senators said this bill would allow private companies to sue foreign producers.

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) was the first law since the Department of Homeland Security's inception in 2003 to grant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) comprehensive authority to ensure a fair and competitive trade environment.

WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Tuesday imposed new trade restrictions on five Chinese companies for allegedly aiding in the repression of the Uyghur Muslim minority but China rejected the accusation as "lies" aimed at constraining it.

In 2021, the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC) asked a critical question: Considering Industry 4.0, what will the automotive industry and it’s “tools of quality” look like in the next 5-10 years?

Ready for your next AIAG training? While spots are still available for May and June sessions, we're already looking ahead to July. Simply click the links below to learn more and register today!

Providing best practices and requirements for designing and implementing an Optimum Shipping and Receiving System (OS/RS) to improve the safety and efficiency of delivering parts from suppliers to automotive plants, our latest version of the M-6 handbook is now available at the AIAG Store!

Focusing on what’s changing, and what remains the same, for industry professionals moving forward, our October 4-5, 2023 Quality Summit will explore, "Power of the Past - Force of the Future."

Scheduled for June 14th at the Cherry Creek Golf Course in Shelby Township, MI, this year's AIAG Member Charity Golf Outing will benefit Camp Quality Michigan – a unique non-profit organization that supports children with pediatric cancer and their families.

An updated version of the Optimum Shipping & Receiving Systems Handbook (M-6) is coming soon!

Get June training on your calendar today! While April is still in full swing, we're planning ahead with sessions on everything from IMDS and the Core Tools, to VDA 6.3, IATF 16949:2016, layered process audits, and more.