Birgit Matthiesen

Jan 20, 2025 | jdsupra.com | James Kim |Birgit Matthiesen |Antonio Rivera

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office on January 20, numerous tariff proposals have already been put forward that could significantly impact the electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain industry. Differentiating between the potential for immediate tariff actions and those requiring more time to implement is critical for companies that are in preparation of such actions.

Jan 17, 2025 | afslaw.com | Antonio Rivera |Birgit Matthiesen

On In general, the imposition of new duties or tariffs typically requires congressional oversight and findings from relevant government agencies, a process that can extend over several months. This includes mechanisms such as the Section 301 tariffs on imports of China-origin products, where tariffs on EVs, battery parts, and critical minerals were recently increased, along with future increases on semiconductors, natural graphite, and permanent magnets that are scheduled for action.

Nov 21, 2024 | afslaw.com | Birgit Matthiesen

Date & Time - Location Virtual Event Type Webinar Add to Calendar Disabled Join Birgit Matthiesen and James Kim for a webinar with the Canadian Transporation Equipment Association. Birgit and James will provide the latest news related to trade and the new US administration, including CUSMA renegotiations, the Infrastructure Reduction Act (IRA) and other US trade decisions that affect Canadian companies. Contacts

Nov 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Birgit Matthiesen

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Mr. Colin Bird, Canada's Consul General in Detroit, Michigan. Consul Bird serves as Canada's top representative for a large portion of the Great Lakes region. Among his many responsibilities, his job description is clear: to highlight the importance of one of the world's most dynamic cross-border manufacturing sector.

Nov 7, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Birgit Matthiesen

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Mr. Colin Bird, Canada’s Consul General in Detroit, Michigan. Consul Bird serves as Canada’s top representative for a large portion of the Great Lakes region. Among his many responsibilities, his job description is clear: to highlight the importance of one of the world’s most dynamic cross-border manufacturing sector.