The Automotive Industry, China’s Semi Grip on Supply Chains, and General Motors 2027 Exit Strategy for Suppliers (Is a clean break even possible?)
General Motors (GM) has instructed thousands of its suppliers to phase out sourcing parts and materials from China by 2027. The exit strategy began in early 2024, with the directive gaining momentum in spring of this year, 2025. This directive is part of GM’s broader strategy to enhance supply chain resiliency and reduce exposure to geopolitical risks, particularly amid escalating, or let’s just say, continuously fluctuating, U.S.–China trade tensions.
Trade Wars & Sanctions – The New Trade Order
Question 1: How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can professional services firms offer to mitigate these risks?
Adapting to the Storm
Usually there is calm before the storm but not so much this time around. Each day seems to give it more power, more of the unpredictable, a storm that seem to be evolving with no resolve in sight. So, how does one cope? Navigate? And adapt? When the road that was once your supply chains freeway is quickly becoming eroded by the outside forces, it doesn’t have to be the end of the road as there is light at the end of the tunnel. Whether you need mitigation, navigation, or a new path forward, BLG is here to help. A sincere offer to guide and create an atmosphere of calm in the middle of the storm.
Supply Chain Flow
A supply chain that seamlessly flows without complications particularly with customs, is called due diligence in the trade community.
Braumiller Law Group Help with China Imports
Importing goods from China and navigating section 301, WRO and forced labor supply chain is complicated. Braumiller Law Group can help with international trade and compliance.
Forced Labor Goods from the Uyghur Region in China through Malaysia
Companies try to shield detection of forced labor goods from the Uyghur Region in China by shipping through Malaysia to avoid accurately reporting the country of origin. Adrienne Braumiller discusses the importance of tracing your supply chain to avoid violating forced labor laws.
Should You File a Prior Disclosure in 2023?
2023 is more than a brand-new year – it is an opportunity for your company to prioritize supply chain and customs compliance. For some companies, this means filing a prior disclosure with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Companies that are frequent importers are seriously considering disclosing entry violations under the condition that Customs will not issue civil penalties against them.
China’s Dual Circulation Policy
Almost two years now into the global pandemic and the world’s two most powerful economies are having to take a hard long look at their supply chain shortcomings, as well as becoming economically self-sufficient to a great extent. During the pandemic it became painfully obvious that the U.S. has become far too dependent on China for imports of many essential needs.
Supply Chain – Speed Kills: What is driving this, and where is the speed coming from?
“When can I get it?” Consumers have an insatiable appetite for speed. Just a few years ago, Dell made the news that you could get a customized laptop in just a few weeks. Now, Amazon sets the pace that you can get almost anything in 2 days, and some items much faster