A new sea route from Cosco Shipping Lines became operational on Monday, as several global ocean carriers have initiated services targeting Asia-to-Mexico trade.
Read MoreMore than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers begin job action Friday if agreement not reached
The clock is ticking to avoid a nationwide strike at Canada’s borders by more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees. Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) will begin job action across the country starting June 7 at 4 p.m. ET if an agreement is not reached at the table with CBSA and Treasury Board this week.
Read MorePresident Joe Biden has slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking potshots at Donald Trump along the way as he embraced a strategy that’s increasing friction between the world’s two largest economies.
Read MoreLess Than Two Months To Go...Register for our EV-Focused Supply Chain Conference Today!
This year's June 20th event on “Charging Ahead — Managing EV Battery Risks for a Sustainable Future" is just around the corner...have you reserved your spot yet?
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Featuring international trade law attorney Michael P. House — partner and firmwide co-chair at Perkins Coie — a 90-minute recording of our recent event on UFLPA trade policy has been added to our “Available Now Webinars” store.
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Companies are more intrigued than ever by Mexican manufacturing prospects. Mexico unseated China as the top exporter to the U.S. for the first time in 2023 after a multi-year climb. During a similar time period, the Laredo, Texas and Tucson, Arizona markets have skyrocketed in popularity.
Read MoreNews release
April 19, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario – Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its plans for the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative, which will modernize the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.
Product classification and compliance are essential yet time-consuming elements of global trade. Importers and exporters are challenged by the need to access relevant information and regulations, match product characteristics and shipment details with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) codes, and meet license requirements. In short, the trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance.
Read MoreBrian Engle: ‘Decrease Your Dependence’
EV expert Brian Engle says we are in the midst of a new era of supply chain management, one of reducing dependencies and vertically integrating your manufacturing process. As business development director, electrification for Amphenol’s Advanced Sensor group, and president of NAATBatt, Engle provides insight on what AIAG members can do to make their supply chain less vulnerable.
Read MoreIf you got the call that your shipment was stopped today due to potential forced labor violations, would you be ready?
Join AIAG on April 17 for a unique opportunity to explore UFLPA Trade Policy: A Legal Perspective on Compliance with Washington, D.C.-based international trade law attorney Michael P. House.
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