Talking with One Voice

Congress has left town and the campaign trail is heating up, but the biggest legislative battles may still lie ahead. Join hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi as they discuss the midterm landscape, shifting Senate and House outlooks, the growing disconnect between Washington and voters, what to watch as lawmakers prepare for a consequential lame duck session, and what it all means for manufacturers.

Congress may be winding down to prepare for the midterms, but U.S.-Canada trade tensions are escalating. Join hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi as they discuss how trade disputes with our neighbors in the north may impact manufacturers.

Join hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi as they discuss the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, his legacy, and his unique ability to be one of the few lawmakers who consistently had the president’s ear. The team also examines Republican efforts to advance Reconciliation 3.0 and breaks down key items in the White House’s latest regulatory agenda affecting manufacturers.

In this episode, hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi break down the legislative gridlock stalling action in Congress and what it means for manufacturers and the policy agenda ahead. They examine a pivotal month for U.S. trade policy, including the future of USMCA and a wave of potential new tariffs. They also discuss the rise of anti-establishment candidates in both parties ahead of the midterm elections, and take a break from politics to chat about how the FIFA World Cup is bringing people together in communities across the country. Listen now!

In this episode of Talking with One Voice, hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi explain the latest changes to the steel/aluminum/copper Section 232 tariffs, new 301 tariffs, prospects for USMCA’s survival and other trade issues.  They also dive into how internal divisions, primary losses, and election pressures are creating challenges to Senate and House leaders in passing legislation in the weeks left in the Congressional session.

In this episode of Talking With One Voice, hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi take a closer look at what Congress is likely to tackle before the summer recess—with an eye toward the midterms—including potential bipartisan legislation on crypto, permitting reform and infrastructure. They also discuss tariff refunds, the Section 122 tariffs court case, USMCA (“U-SMACK-A”) negotiations and the ongoing Section 301 investigations.

As the tariff battle in Washington continues, Talking with One Voice hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi break down the latest Section 232 changes and what the new annex system means for manufacturers. The team discusses evolving policy, continued cost pressures, and growing “tariff fatigue,” and the effect all of this has on an uncertain political landscape on Capitol Hill ahead of the election.

Hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi break down the latest changes to Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs—focusing on the Administration’s new annex system, which splits primary metals (generally facing 50% tariffs) from many downstream and derivative products (often at 25%). The team also explores cost pressures and growing “tariff fatigue,” and how these dynamics are shaping an uncertain political landscape on Capitol Hill ahead of the election.

In this episode of Talking with One Voice, hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Dane Pedersen speak with Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg following the landmark Supreme Court decision in Learning Resources v. United States, which struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Woldenberg explains why he chose to step forward as the lead plaintiff, the legal and business stakes behind the case, and what the ruling means for companies now navigating potential tariff refunds. This is a joint episode with Bracewell’s The Lobby Shop podcast.

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.