Several months ago, we wrote about the trends in “near-shoring”, particularly from Asia to Mexico. As wage rates increase in Asia and political and human rights issues continue to be problematic, more firms are considering production and/or distribution closer to the U.S. Mexico has emerged as the country of choice for many. While wage rates […]

In only six weeks, the 10 month extension of last year’s proposed Grow America Act will expire. Rather than approve the White House’s $302 billion four year bill, Congress simply extended the existing legislation until May 31 of this year. Now once again, it is decision time – a decision Congress has avoided over 25 […]