Starting September 2025, six leading OEMs — Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, and Toyota — will begin requesting supplier submissions using the AIAG Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT), now in its second edition.

As the conversation around reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. gains momentum, one critical question remains: Do we have the workforce to support this shift?

Lila Landis is a licensed customs broker, certified U.S. export compliance officer, certified global sanctions specialist, and certified compliance and ethics professional international who has been in global compliance and logistics for over 15 years. She has worked directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on focused assessments, broker compliance reviews, CTPAT validations, broker management questions, ACE testing, and Section 321 and Type 86 proposed changes. She specializes in building compliance programs and communicating complex compliance regulations in simple terms that are relevant to business.

With global disruption accelerating, how are OEMs and suppliers preparing for what’s next?

As global trade dynamics continue to shift, one thing is clear — automotive organizations must proactively manage tariff exposure to remain competitive.

AIAG is heading to Nashville for the ALSC Digital Strategies North America event, June 9–10, 2025 — and we want you there!

In a recent episode of our sponsored collaboration with the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, co-host James Liegghio of AIAG and Maria Villablanca, a global voice in supply chain and business transformation, delve into supply chain transformation.

Stay ahead of trade challenges with real-world strategies, regulatory updates, and future-focused insights at our 2025 North American Customs & Trade Town Hall.

From regulatory, economic, and geopolitical shifts to new technologies and unpredictable transitions, this year’s Supply Chain Conference provides the critical updates you need to stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving industry.

Looking for expert insights on mitigating tariff exposure?

Specifically designed for professionals in trade compliance, logistics, and procurement, our June 12 webinar — free for both AIAG members and non-members — offers essential strategies for reducing tariff exposure in today's global trade environment.