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Talking with One Voice is the manufacturing industry advocacy podcast produced by the National Tooling and Machining Association and the Precision Metalforming Association, together known as One Voice for Manufacturing. Each episode, the One Voice advocacy team in Washington, DC – Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles from the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP and Omar Nashashibi from Inside Beltway – will break down how the latest news from Washington impacts manufacturing businesses across the country. Hot topics include workforce development, taxes, trade, health care and regulation. Ask questions by emailing onevoice@policyres.com.
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As fallout from the Supreme Court’s IEEPA decision continues, Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the latest tariff developments and what they mean for manufacturers. The team discusses the Administration’s shift to Section 122 tariffs, and plans to use Section 301 and Section 232 authorities and how companies are pursuing refunds. The team then discusses the political landscape ahead of the midterms.
In the wake of the State of the Union and the Supreme Court's decision striking down the administration's IEEPA tariffs, Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi unpack what comes next for manufacturers. The team examines the administration's shift to Section 122 authority, the legal and political implications for trade policy, and what businesses should anticipate as refund questions, compliance challenges, and new court fights begin to take shape.
Talking with One Voice returns as hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the issues that small- to mid-sized manufacturers should be watching. The team discusses legislative priorities, the latest trade and tariff developments, including the highly anticipated IEEPA tariff Supreme Court decision, as well as tax policy messaging, infrastructure efforts, and the emerging political dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the latest from Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are racing to finalize government funding and advance key legislation on trade, workforce, and supply chains. The team also looks at how House and Senate leaders are being viewed after a challenging year, and the latest on the Administration's tariffs, including new dealmaking opportunities for companies in Washington.
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, Talking with One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the political stalemate in Washington — examining the pressures, or lack thereof, on both parties and what might finally drive a resolution. They also discuss President Trump's latest trade deals and preview theSupreme Court case on the president's authority to impose tariffs.
In this crossover episode of The Lobby Shop and Talking with One Voice podcasts, The Lobby Shop team is joined by Omar Nashashibi to talk with Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources and hand2mind, who is the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case challenging tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), scheduled for argument in November. Rick discusses his company, the impact of the tariffs, and why manufacturing all his products in the United States isn't feasible. He also shares why he chose to pursue the case when larger companies and trade associations declined—and what it's like to be in the media spotlight during such high-stakes litigation.
As Congress returns to Washington, Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi dig into a crowded fall Congressional agenda, including discussing the odds and impact of a potential government shutdown and the politics shaping any deal. They then turn to the latest on tariffs and break down the complexity of calculating tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative products, followed by a quick check in on litigation challenging the President's IEEPA-based tariffs, and then the comparisons of the latest trade agreements with Japan and the EU.
This week, Talking with One Voice hosts Paul Nathanson, Omar Nashashibi, and Caitlin Sickles welcome Laurin Baker, founder of The Laurin Baker Group, for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest tax, trade, and tariff developments out of Washington. From the newly announced U.S.-EU trade agreement to President Trump's recent proclamation on Section 232 tariffs on copper products, the crew breaks down what manufacturers need to know as we approach the August 1st tariff deadline. The team also dives into key tax provisions for manufacturers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As Washington gears up for August 1st trade announcements and Congress prepares for recess, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
With the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by the House, Talking with One Voice hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson discuss the bill's prospects in the Senate and the timeline for passage by the President's July 4th deadline. They highlight manufacturers' wins in the House bill, including R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, small business expensing, and more. The conversation then turns to the President's June 4 doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs and the next steps in the court cases challenging the IEEPA tariffs.
In this episode of Talking with One Voice, Paul Nathanson and Omar Nashashibi focus on the release of the long-awaited reconciliation bill by the U.S. House of Representatives and discuss several key wins in the bill for small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers. They also cover trade deals with China and the United Kingdom and why companies may want to wait to participate in the "inclusion process" set up by the Commerce Department for the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.
In this episode of Talking with One Voice, Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the latest developments in trade and tariffs—and what they mean for U.S. manufacturers. The group discusses the complexities behind recent tariff announcements, the political dynamics shaping industry response, and the real challenges of reshoring production. The team also examines how Congress may respond and how the battle over tariffs might influence the ongoing tax reform debate.
On this episode of Talking with One Voice, co-hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi dive into the evolving landscape of tariffs, trade policy, and tax changes shaping the manufacturing industry. The team examines how the Trump administration is using tariffs as a tool for industrial strategy, the lack of country exemptions, and the expected economic impact across various sectors. With uncertainty surrounding government funding and the potential for a shutdown, the group discusses how businesses are navigating these challenges. Finally, they tackle the future of tax policy, particularly its effects on manufacturing rates, and how companies can prepare for the shifting economic and political landscape.
In this episode of the Talking With One Voice podcast, co-hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi discuss the looming Trump 2.0 tariffs and their potential impact on manufacturers. The group unpacks the complexities of the planned derivatives list and examines the challenges businesses face in navigating both the uncertain timeline and the evolving implementation plan. The conversation also covers the broader economic and political landscape including the high-stakes budget battles in Congress and the looming fiscal cliff.
This week on Talking with One Voice, hosts Paul Nathanson and Omar Nashashibi are joined by special guest Laurin Baker, a longtime colleague and veteran manufacturing lobbyist. Together, they discuss the Executive Orders issued by President Trump and their potential impact on manufacturers, focusing on the regulatory freeze, the new President's tariff policy, and historical lessons from past efforts to protect the U.S. steel industry and their effects on downstream users. They also examine the challenges Congress faces in navigating the reconciliation process to pass a tax package and consider the prospects of using tariffs to fund tax cuts. Don't miss this insightful discussion—tune in now!
In the first episode of 2025, hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles dive into the political landscape ahead of president-elect Donald Trump inauguration, and what to expect with Republicans in full control of Congress. The Talking with One Voice team explores the trade tools Trump might deploy on day one, the implications and methods of declaring an economic emergency, and the latest developments with Nippon Steel. They also discuss Speaker Johnson's plans for a reconciliation bill and the opportunities for tax reforms in the new legislative session. As manufacturers hit the ground running in 2025, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
In this episode of Talking with One Voice, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi and Paul Nathanson are joined by special guest Joshua Zive, a trade policy pro from Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group and Paul's colleague, to discuss trade policy under a potential second Trump administration. The conversation explores insights from the President-elect's brief statements on leveraging tariffs to boost manufacturing and as a negotiation tool. They also examine the scope of presidential authority in imposing tariffs. Tune in to learn how evolving trade policies could impact your business and the mechanisms available to President-elect Trump starting on Day One and beyond.
Following Election Night 2024, Talking with One Voice co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles break down the results and their implications for the manufacturing sector. The discussion covers expected regulatory shifts, trade policy changes, tariffs, and how these developments will affect manufacturers, as well as what the election reveals about American priorities and economic challenges. Want to hear more Post-Election Analysis? Tune into PRG Pulse's Post-Election Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWSarJjgg38
On the latest episode of the Talking with One Voice Podcast, Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles from the Policy Resolution Group join Omar Nashashibi from Inside Beltway to discuss which congressional races manufacturers should be watching. Tune in for a discussion on races in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, the impact of endorsements by Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, and the state of the presidential race. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
As the election draws nearer, Talking with One Voice co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson gather to discuss the state of the presidential campaign following the September presidential debate, focusing on the candidates' positions on manufacturing issues. The discussion also explores recent developments around China, including potential tariffs and their impact on manufacturers. Tune in as the team dives deep into the complexities of international trade policy and its impact on the manufacturing sector.
Talking with One Voice co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles are back as Congress returns from August recess to discuss how election year politics may doom the Nippon Steel / U.S. Steel deal and an important update on the OSHA Heat Rule .They also discuss the prospects for a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown and whether lame duck sessions are ever productive. Tune in!
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