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- 5-5-25 - How To Protect Your Manufacturing Business From Tariff Shocks
FEATURE
Manufacturers, tariffs are eating into your profit margins and causing you operational headaches. But on this episode we’ll talk about several things you can do to mitigate the damage.
Resources mentioned:
Import Genius
https://www.importgenius.com/
Trade Compliance Resource Hub
https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/
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NEWS ROUNDUP
1 – US manufacturing contracted again in April
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/us-weekly-jobless-claims-increase-more-than-expected-2025-05-01/
2 – Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act aims to give small manufacturers access to more capital
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/made-america-loan-cap-doubled-under-new-trump-backed-manufacturing-push
3 – Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program cuts reversed
https://www.manufacturing.net/laws-regulations/news/22938979/trump-administration-reverses-funding-cuts-for-program-that-supports-small-manufacturersEmail me at [email protected].
- Please give me feedback on the podcast.
- Please contact me for a free, comprehensive insurance policy analysis for your company.
Show web site: www.manufacturingmybusiness.com
12 min - 4-28-25 - Attack Rising Input Costs From Tariffs With Strategic Price Increases
FEATURE
Manufacturers, you’re facing rising material costs because of tariffs, which is creating real pressure on your profit margins. Just like a few years ago when rapid inflation forced companies to examine pricing strategies, now particularly with makers of tangible goods it’s time to dust off the pricing playbook.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
1 – Manufacturers showed renewed optimism in April
https://chiefexecutive.net/april-ceo-poll-finds-growing-tariff-divide-among-u-s-manufacturers/
2 – The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted regulatory reform recommendations to federal agencies
https://nam.org/series/press-releases/
3 – Georgia Public Broadcasting launched a new podcast on the massive fire at BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia
https://www.gpb.org/radio/program/manufacturing-danger-the-biolab-storyEmail me at [email protected].
- Please give me feedback on the podcast.
- Please contact me for a free, comprehensive insurance policy analysis for your company.
Show web site: www.manufacturingmybusiness.com
10 min - 4-17-25 – Manufacturing Leaders Sound Off on Tariffs and MEPs’ Funding Gets Cut
Join us for Illuminate 2025 on April 22! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/illuminate-spring-2025-tickets-1273764687469
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NEWS ROUNDUP
1 – Manufacturing Extension Partnerships face federal budget non-renewals
https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/trump-administration-kills-funding-for-10-manufacturing-extension-partnership-programs/744816/
2 – Most manufacturing leaders say tariffs will harm their operations
https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/companies-executives/article/55280573/survey-more-than-60-of-firms-expect-double-digit-cost-increases-from-tariffs
3 – One Georgia bike maker is uncertain how tariffs will impact it
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/georgia-bike-makers-weigh-options-amid-tariff-talks/93-3f1a5d18-86c0-4587-89a4-ea03ba786ddd
4 – Flock Safety to open new facility in Georgia
https://www.cobbcounty.org/communications/news/flock-safety-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-cobbEmail me at [email protected].
- Please give me feedback on the podcast.
- Please contact me for a free, comprehensive insurance policy analysis for your company.
Show web site: www.manufacturingmybusiness.com
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