EUROtalk (MAY 2024): EU-China EV tariffs: EU probe, China hints at 25% tariffs, German OEMs fear backlash | How EU ports became parking lots for unsold EVs

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MAY 2024 EDITION

EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE

China Hints at 25% Car Tariff as Deadline for EU Probe Looms

EU-China EV tariffs: German carmakers fear backlash

While politicians talk green jobs, carmaking regions seek to limit the damage

Europe’s auto suppliers – and their workers – feel the pressure

How Germany lost the battle to prevent tariffs on Chinese cars

Running out of charge: Europe’s public EV infrastructure needs a serious push

Italian Government ups its petty feud with Stellantis

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview features George Zaharatos, principal in KPMG’s Trade and Customs practice. He is the lead partner for Global Data and Technology and co-lead partner for Trade & Sustainability, and co-lead partner for Trade Transformation and Strategy services. He focuses on trade disruption primarily in global automotive supply chains ranging from tariffs to incentives, forced labor risk, carbon tax regulations, and U.S. trade controls. He serves the firm’s Premier Accounts primarily in the automotive, energy, and semiconductor industries.

Listen to Interview with George Zaharatos here

EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Commentary: Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers

How European ports became parking lots for unsold electric cars

Number of Volkswagen cars sold in Germany from 2008 to 2023

Turkey has talks with Chinese EV manufacturers for factory investments: report

Chinese carmakers eye Turkey as production hub to bypass potential EU tariffs

China’s BYD will consider second Europe plant in 2025, executive says

Stellantis Attacks BEV Tariffs and Admits It’s Joining Chinese ‘Offensive’

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EU should follow US on tariffs over Chinese goods, Italy minister says

French carmakers target fourfold jump in EV sales by 2027

Morocco's automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

China Business:

US Tariffs and EU Challenges

This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder and Partner, Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. He is internationally regarded as a leading authority on legal matters related to doing business in emerging markets. Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Economist, CNBC ...

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M&A in Germany: Distressed Companies and German Insolvency Laws

This Interview features Phil Hertzog, Managing Director of Germany-based Restructuring Alliance GmbH. Phil has a background of over 40 years as a manufacturing systems innovator and supplier to the automotive industry ...

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EUROPE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Nearshoring on the Rise: Navigating the Shift in EU Sourcing Trends

Brexit and UK's rising costs of implementing customs to EU imports

Janet Yellen urges Europe to join US in Chinese exports crackdown

Germany's struggle to clean up its supply chains has lessons for Europe

3 Strategies For Importing Goods From The U.S. To Europe

EU says it is ready to launch U.S. trade talks, but without agriculture

Hamburg First in Europe to Supply Shore Power for Containerships

Major European ports in climate resilience infrastructure project

CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE

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EUROPE: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Walking the Tightrope: EU’s Sanctions Enforcement Directive Puts Violators on Notice

The EU AI Act and the UK Approach

EU Adopts Strategy to Develop Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies

Opinion: Law firms pivotal in Western Europe's reviving M&A arena

Latest: Impact of EU sustainability reporting on US companies

Q&A: Trends in European Venture Capital Fundraising

Europe: Practical tips for navigating bad faith in the European Union and United Kingdom trade mark law

What American Enterprises Can Learn From Europe's GDPR Mistakes

EUROPE: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Can Europe's push for critical minerals work?

EU secures access to sustainable supply of critical raw materials

German steel plants needed for democracy, economy minister says

EU must join crackdown on China or risk factory closures, warns US Treasury Secretary

France is reaching for the stars in AI technology

Paris, Berlin urge EU Tech Deal, ‘forceful reforms’ by next EU Commission

Winds of change: The EU’s green agenda after the European Parliament election

Europe’s strategic autonomy rests on the ‘Middle Corridor’

EUROPE: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

International: CEE HR Newsletter

Italy: Employment Law Newsletter | May 2024

Have the Germans become lazy at work?

Spain to scrap 'golden visa' scheme for non-EU citizens in blow to British expats

UK: Do striking workers have protection from action short of dismissal?

More people employed in ICT in the EU in 2023

Hungary: Employment supervisory inspections – experiences and risks

France plans to restrict unemployment benefits

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"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

What is Different in Post-Covid Years for Expats & Int'l Business Travelers

This Interview features Allen Koski, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales ...

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