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As we near the end of 2024, it's a great time to gear up for year-end professional growth. With training on PPAP, IATF 16949, APQP, and more, check out the upcoming December training sessions and secure your spot today!

Early registration (and pricing) ends in a few days...register by 10/14 to get our best rate for this year's North American Customs and Trade Town Hall! 

Tariffs. The BUILT USA Act (H.R. 9827, introduced Sept. 25 by Rep. Golden, D-Maine) would impose a ten percent tariff on all goods and services imported into the U.S. Each subsequent calendar year this duty would increase or decrease by five percent depending on whether the U.S. maintains a trade deficit or surplus, respectively. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific pieces of hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) or Russia.    

The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. With increasing regulatory demands and a stronger focus on sustainability, companies must ensure they are ahead of the curve in areas such as product compliance, material data management, and carbon footprint reduction. To address these critical challenges, AIAG is proud to host the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference from October 15–16, 2024 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. Join us in person or online!

Dave Corn is executive vice president of Comstock and Holt and started his drawback career in 2011. He serves as co-lead for the trade in the Trade Support Network’s Drawback Working Group, leading efforts to build and transform the duty drawback program through changes to policy, business rules, regulations, and statutes. Corn also serves as the co-chair for AAEI’s Drawback and Duty Deferral Committee, as the vice chair for the NCBFAA’s Drawback Subcommittee, and represents the New York/New Jersey region as a member of the board to the NCBFAA.

It’s that time of year again! As we move into Q4 and start finalizing budgets and professional development plans, now’s the time to check out our updated Training Course Listing for all upcoming sessions through December 2025.

Don’t miss out on this year’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit Series, October 22 – 24, 2024, at the Westin Southfield in Detroit, MI. No other summit unites the Warranty & Aftercare Services Value Chain and brings together leading OEMs, Component Manufacturers & Aftermarket Suppliers, and their Network of Retailers, Dealers and Aftercare Services and Technology Providers.

Don't miss the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference on October 15–16, 2024, at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center in Livonia, Michigan. The theme is "The Role of IMDS in Corporate Responsibility Due Diligence."

AIAG is closing out 2024 with an exciting new article series on everything you need to know about carbon in the automotive industry. Coming up, you can read spotlights on the AIAG Carbon Work Group, reporting 101, and reduction strategies.