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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

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Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, trade compliance managers are tasked with ensuring that the procurement department is following the rules. Typically, North America and other regions eventually create similar rules.

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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

Elementum

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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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.