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AIAG is offering a new webinar on the legal fight against forced labor in supply chains in North America and Europe. Presented by Stephen Pike, a partner at Gowling WLG in Toronto, the webinar — titled “Dynamic Changes Impacting How Businesses Address Forced Labor in Supply Chain Risks” —includes an overview of recent and upcoming legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and stakeholder developments facing the automotive and other industries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe as businesses around the world work to address forced labor concerns in their own operations and supply chains.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative today released President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report to Congress, which details USTR’s work to advance President Biden’s trade agenda.  The President’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda stands up for workers’ rights and sustainable trade practices, supports U.S. farmers, ranchers, fishers, and food manufacturers, bolsters supply chain resilience, addresses unfair policies and practices, and advances inclusive, durable trade policy through expanded engagement.    
 

CARM (Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management) is a new multi-phase, multi-year initiative that will modernize, streamline, and transform the collection of duties and taxes on goods imported into Canada. CARM allows trade chain partners to have an online cloud-based portal where they can view their business numbers, apply for new business numbers, make payments of duties and taxes, view their statements of accounts with CBSA, and much more.

As AIAG’s Global Customs and Trade and logistics program managers roll out the new year, AIAG members can take a sneak peek at what’s in store for ’24. Myriam Cronk, a seasoned AIAG leader, and Tonya Swix, a newer member of the team, weigh in on their unique perspectives.

Looking to improve materials management efficiency in your supply chain? Need to understand free trade agreement and USMCA concepts? Now's the time to schedule your next supply chain training at AIAG!

Offered by Wayne State University (WSU) in cooperation with AIAG, our 2024 Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program combines academic and industry instruction with hands-on exercises and discussion over a period of 23 weeks.

AIAG is taking a leadership role by collaborating with industry and subject matter experts to become a go-to resource for forced labor and human rights compliance in the mobility supply chain.

What’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles has been installed just west of downtown Detroit.

"Governments must consider the risks of sending migrant workers to conflict zones,"

This month, officials from India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana (which neighbours Delhi) are hosting a delegation of Israeli businesses seeking workers from the two states for jobs in Israel.

Automakers might have to shift supply chains as US Customs officials increasingly detain metal imports from companies suspected of using forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China.