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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

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Typically, North America and other regions eventually create similar rules. The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has a history of conflict, where various armies, rebel groups, and outside actors have profited from mining while contributing to violence and exploitation.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Tax Credit Will Reshape Supply Chains

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It’s also important to know that for a clean vehicle to be eligible for the tax credit, final assembly must take place in North America and it may not exceed a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $55,000 unless it’s a sport utility vehicle, van or pickup truck. The maximum MSRP for those products is $80,000. That’s right.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

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The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

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The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

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Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market

Supply Chain Movement

At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Cook Islands.