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Breaking China’s Hold on the Global Battery Supply Chain

When one nation controls 99% of the battery-grade graphite supply, it’s time to take notice and try a new approach.

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'A Perfect Storm': Supply Chains Brace for Looming Strike at U.S. Ports

If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.

Cargo ships at the Port of Charleston. Photo: iStock / stonena7

U.S. Proposes Ban on Chinese-Made Software in Cars

Although Chinese-made software isn't common in American cars, the proposal is seen as a "targeted, proactive" move, said U.S. commerce secretary Gina Raimondo.

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The Revolutionary Role of AI in the Manufacturing Sector

As AI continues to spread throughout the manufacturing sector, its impact will only intensify.

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Auto Workers With Stellantis Threaten to Authorize Strike

This comes just a day after the UAW filed unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis with the National Labor Relations Board.

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EU Car Lobby Mulls Two-Year Delay of 2025 Emissions Targets

The scope for regulatory lenience is low, and the 2025 rules could accelerate capacity restructuring within the industry.

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China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

Workers on the production line of the Zeekr Co. 009 electric luxury minivan in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Germany's Largest Industrial Union Starts Negotiations on New Labor Deal

The union is pushing for a 7% wage increase over a 12-month period, as well as an additional €170 ($188) per month for new trainees.

A Volkswagen plant in Mosel, Germany. Photo: iStock / aquatarkus

Sourcing from the Americas Now the Focus of U.S. Importers, Survey Says

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

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Chinese EV Maker BYD to Take Over Its German Distributor Hedin

The move comes as Chinese EV manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG brand struggle to expand in Europe.

A BYD Co. Seagull electric vehicle at the Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Watch: The Impact of Higher Tariffs on Goods From China

Two experts from Crowe LLP speculate on the impact of the most recent round of tariff increases by the U.S. on goods imported from China.

The Impact Of Higher Tariffs On Goods From China

Are Container Freight Contract Derivatives Finally the Solution to Market Volatility?

Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.

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