EU and global supply chain regulations: impact on the automotive industry

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest audio interview “EU and Global Supply Chain Regulations: Impact on the Automotive Industry” features George Zaharatos. Mr. Zaharatos is a director in the trade and customs department of KPMG. It is the Lead Partner for Global Data and Technology and the Lead Partner for Trade and Sustainability, as well as the Lead Partner for Trade Transformation and Strategic Services. He focuses on trade disruptions, primarily in global automotive supply chains, ranging from tariffs to incentives, the risk of forced labor, carbon tax regulations and U.S. trade controls. Serves the company’s premier clients, primarily in the automotive, energy and semiconductor industries.

In the 14-minute audio interview, Mr. Zaharatos discusses the following questions:

Does the EU Green Deal affect US and international companies? If so, how?
Which specific EU regulations should automotive companies prioritize?
What trends do you see in the regulatory environment around the world? Have other countries followed suit or is the EU just the EU? Are there similar requirements in the US?
How would you describe the impact of supply chain regulation on the automotive industry?
As they prepare for so many new reporting requirements, what can companies do to leverage existing efforts and maximize efficiency?