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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.

Join us on July 14, 2020, for our newest virtual training, the Global MMOG/LE V5 Training- Express for MMOG/LE Version 5. This half day course – which runs from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., EST – takes place entirely online in an interactive WebEx environment, with time built in for a Q&A session at the end.

Regardless of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted or changed your company, one fact remains: Manufacturers in the automotive supply chain still need to ensure customers, shareholders, consumers and the financial community that they have sound strategies in place to move the business forward and that these strategies comply with current corporate responsibility standards. The pandemic may even have heightened the need for greater transparency and trust.

WASHINGTON— To help coordinate implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which enters into force on July 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently opened the USMCA Center.

The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes major changes for the automotive industry – presenting both opportunities and challenges. The USMCA replaces NAFTA and will initially start to take effect beginning July 1, 2020.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought supply chains to the forefront, whereas previously, many were accustomed to it running unseen in the background of everyday life. But for supply chain leaders, the pandemic has shifted focus from business as usual to crisis management, and planning for more robust supply chains in the future.

The long awaited motor carrier hours-of-service (HOS) final rule was issued earlier today (article written May 14, 2020) by the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

In support of industry recovery efforts, AIAG has partnered with QAD and Quistem to offer a free webinar on “Operational Restart Readiness for the Automotive Supply Chain.” Presented by AIAG’s program manager of supply chain products and services, Jim Liegghio; QAD’s director of automotive, Terry Onica; and Quistem LLC’s president, Cathy Fisher, this 45-minute recording addresses key manufacturing topics to consider for resuming operations after a complete or partial shutdown in the current environment.

The increased use of virtual connectivity creates greater opportunity for cyber risk. Whether your organization is taking its first steps to prioritize cybersecurity, renewing efforts to protect itself from cybercrime, or performing a health check on existing security measures, AIAG’s Supply Safe: Cyber Safe bundles can help.