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We're proud to have partnered with REDCAM and the Cluster Automotriz Metropolitano for our second annual Mexico Automotive Forum on September 12!

As global economic sands continue to shift, and the world emerges from the impacts of the worldwide pandemic, supply chains continue to struggle to find footing. Pete Mento, commercial director, U.S. customs and compliance for DSV Air and Sea, is not surprised that the supply chain is still reeling from the pandemic.

With the USMCA officially replacing NAFTA in 2020, the automotive industry has been significantly affected by dramatic rule changes, including an increase in overall value content requirements, introduction of the Labor Value Content (LVC) requirements, and new categories and requirements for automotive parts.

In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on August 9, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an updated version of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Admission CBP and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR).

Canada says it will impose a 100% tariff on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EV) after similar announcements by the US and European Union.

With the final months of the year fast approaching, now's the time to check out October training options at the AIAG Store! Simply click the links below to learn more, and secure your spot ASAP to join us this October.

Implementation dates for the new APQP 3rd Edition and standalone Control Plan are fast approaching...make sure you're prepared with publication bundles, in-person and live virtual training, eLearning modules, and more!

It's the final countdown...our second annual Mexico Automotive Forum is just days away! From information on warranty claims and the new APQP/Control Plan to an EV battery warehouse/storage risk project (and much more), our September 12 event is the place to be for updates on key expectations directly from the OEMs.

The Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference will take place 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." Registration is now open, and you can view the full agenda here.

The IMDS Steering Committee recently shared the following summary of The First Revision of “IMDS 025 Recommendation — Recycled and Biobased Content,” which is now available.