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Effective July 1, 2020, the new USMCA will replace NAFTA as the trilateral free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – and our industry will begin to feel the impact of dramatic rule changes, including an increase in overall value content requirements, the introduction of the Labor Value Content (LVC) requirements, and new categories/requirements for automotive parts.

After the resounding success of our inaugural virtual event – this year’s Corporate Responsibility Summit – we’re excited to announce that the remainder of our 2020 events will be hosted virtually as well!

With realistic looking presentation rooms, exhibitor booths, and networking areas, the virtual platform provides an interactive and engaging experience for attendees around the globe, who can participate from anywhere with high-speed internet access.

AIAG continues to stand with the industry — just as we stand by our commitment to deliver valuable content to our colleagues throughout the supply chain. We know it’s a challenging time to travel, so AIAG’s always popular IMDS & Product Compliance Conference will be VIRTUAL — and registration is open NOW.

GRI welcomes continued commitment to achieving the EU Green Deal. ​The bold leadership shown by the EU in re-committing to the European Green Deal, even as the coronavirus pandemic is being tackled, has been recognized by GRI chief executive Tim Mohin.

A new Health & Safety Advisory Committee will soon be launched with a survey to determine the priority of topic areas (from a provided list) that are most important to OEMs as well as suppliers.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken the next step to implement an important perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) requirement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under the updated regulation, certain PFAS have been added into the Code of Federal Regulations for the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

New publication alert! Developed in collaboration with volunteers from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, heat treat suppliers, and calibration companies that service the heat treat industry, the 4^th edition of the Special Process: Heat Treat System Assessment (CQI-9) is now available for purchase at the AIAG Store.   

To help support the global automotive industry through all phases of its recovery, we have made our in-language Core Tools Self-Assessment, select Core Tools eLearning, and all Core Tools eDocuments free to the entire industry through the end of 2020. 

Did you know that our Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software has been updated to present CTS content in Spanish? This customizable feature allows individual users to change the software’s presentation language as needed.

Times have changed a lot recently, but you can still get the training you need to hit the ground running during the industry recovery – with AIAG’s Live Virtual Training!