Talking with One Voice

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!  

In this episode, co-hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, Omar Nashashibi, and John Guzik discuss Tim Walz selection as Kamala Harris' running mate and his track record on manufacturing issues when he served in Congress. They discuss what likely motivated Harris to choose Walz over PA Governor Josh Shapiro and what Walz joining the ticket might mean in swing states. The group also discusses the reasons why the bipartisan tax bill that would have restored important tax credits for manufacturers lost an important Senate vote.

All eyes are on Milwaukee for this episode of Talking With One Voice. Co-hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, Omar Nashashibi, and John Guzik break down what's happening in the Badger State as former president Donald Trump and his VP pick Senator J.D. Vance formally accept the Republican nomination for 2024. The group discusses what Trump's running mate means for a Republican Party whose stance is shifting on business and trade. The conversation also covers Congress's planned agenda in the short window before the August recess including potential legislative actions long waited by manufacturers.  

During this July 4th week, the weather is not the only thing heating up as regulators continue to push out long-awaited regulations, such as OSHA's heat rule. Co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and John Guzik discuss the potential implications of the proposed heat rule and how manufacturers can participate in the 120-day public comment period. The team then discusses other regulations including the Supreme Court decision on the overtime rule. They close with a discussion on Biden's recent debate performance and where both presidential campaigns go from here.

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and John Guzik discuss the potential $4.6 trillion tax increases that will take effect in 2026, because of the expiring Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, if Congress does not pass a major tax bill. The team also discusses the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act, which has proposed changes to registered apprenticeship programs. The episode wraps up with a quick discussion of former President Donald Trump's visit to Washington and the ongoing regulatory review of the heat rule.

Omar, Paul, and John discuss Congress's return from recess, the state of the tax bill, and the fate of other legislation pending before the House and Senate. The team discusses the latest on federal regulations that impact manufacturers, including the OSHA Heat Rule, and then finish up by debating if the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's trial will alter the dynamics in the presidential campaign.

The full co-host crew is together for this pre-Memorial Day Weekend episode. Omar Nashashibi, John Guzik, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles discuss the state of play in Congress including the progress (or not) on tax legislation and what manufacturers waiting on relief can do. The episode also covers a recent USTR review of the China Section 301 tariffs. Listen for a brief history of the 301 tariffs which were initially imposed by the Trump administration and have remained a favored tool for Biden Administration in their trade war with China. After all, in an election year, policy is often politics. The episode ends with a quick update on the proposed OSHA Heat Rule and what the Congressional Review Act – and the Trump Administration's history of wielding it – means for a last-minute rush to regulate.

It's Tax Day on this episode of the Talking with One Voice podcast. Show co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, John Guzik, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles talk about the challenges that the much-awaited tax bill is facing in the Senate, with opposition from Senate Republicans and a limited number of in-session days for Congress. Then, the team tackles a couple of important pending regulations including the worker walk-around rule and overtime rule from OSHA. Tune in also for a brief discussion of the 2024 election and the growing number of states where abortion – a high mobilization issue – will be on the ballot.

This week, Omar and Paul discuss why Republicans are in no hurry to take up the House-passed tax bill, Speaker Johnson cuts a deal on government funding resulting in threats to his leadership and House GOP resignations. Plus Ukraine funding and emergency funding for the Francis Scott Key bridge.

Show co-hosts Omar Nashashibi and John Guzik of The Franklin Partnership and Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles of Bracewell gather in the studio the morning after Biden and Trump each secured enough delegates to clinch their parties' nomination. The group talks about President Biden's final State of the Union before the election and other Hill happenings including government spending and the tax bill (with its important provisions for manufacturers). The team also talks trade tension with Mexico and the impact on the steel industry.

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson stare down another potential government shutdown with budget brinkmanship on Capitol Hill threatening efforts at a deal to fund critical government agencies and initiatives. But, while those battles wage on, the group talks about some areas of consensus that matter for manufacturers including workforce-related legislation and potential trade packages. The conversation turns to politics last, covering what Nikki Haley's refusal to walk away might mean while a Biden-Trump rematch feels ever more inevitable.

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, John Guzik, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles discuss the state of play on Capitol Hill, including how disorganization and gridlock are holding up appropriations bills and foreign policy packages like Ukraine aid. The group also considers how former President Trump is driving policy decisions among Republicans in Washington - and the opinions of voters around the country. Listen for insight on the prospects in the Senate for the tax bill that has already passed the House with important provisions for manufacturers - and hear how manufacturers can make their voices heard.

In this special episode, Talking with One Voice combines efforts with Bracewell's The Lobby Shop podcast to produce a one-of-a-kind episode analyzing the prospects for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 that contains the reinstatement of R&D expensing, 179 expensing and other important provisions for manufacturers long lobbied for by PMA and NTMA's advocacy team in DC.  The episode features One Voice's Omar Nashashibi and The Lobby Shop's Liam Donovan, two of the best political tax policy analysts in the business. They go back and forth, taking a deep dive into what to watch with bicameral tax framework. You'll also hear some familiar voices as Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles are co-hosts on both shows.

Paul Nathanson joins Omar Nashashibi and John Guzik for the show's first episode of 2024. The group starts with the status of the bicameral, bipartisan tax framework that could benefit manufacturers in many ways from R&D expensing to bonus depreciation. Hear what the One Voice team is watching as signs of process on this meaningful tax package. Keep listening for a discussion of Speaker Johnson's tenuous majority and its impact on must-pass government spending legislation. The group also provides an update on the Labor Department's proposed changes to government registered apprenticeships, a program that is important for many manufacturers. Finally, the team tackles the 2024 race and the (slim) likelihood of any Trump challenger making an impact.

The One Voice Team gathers to close out the year and discuss the growing list of bills Congress needs to pass and how the push of self-imposed deadlines to January impacts the ability to get things done.   The team also discusses the stalled tax extender negotiations and how this impacts R&D, bonus depreciation and interest deductibility for manufacturers.  The group talks about the EU blinking on steel tariff negotiations and Nippon Steel's purchase of US Steel.  Finally, the team quizzes Omar about his admission that he reads the Saturday edition of the Wall Street Journal and his preference for hard copies of newspapers.

This week, the team reviews the work Congress needs to get done before going home for the holidays, including funding the government, explain the possible two-step government shut down in January and what every manufacturer who uses the R&D tax credit needs to know as a result of continued Congressional inaction.  The team discuss the never-ending steel tariff spat between the US and EU and the upcoming four year review of Section 301 tariffs on China.

Now that the House is back in business, the One Voice team analyzes the long to do list for Congress, including funding the government, and the prospects for passing a tax package that is important to manufacturers.  The team also discusses proposed regulations by NLRB and OSHA and then pivots to talking about what the off year elections results could mean for the presidential and congressional races and 2024 elections.

The One Voice team unpacks the latest in the House Republican quest for a new Speaker. The group discusses Representative Mike Johnson and his potential priorities as well as the important legislation impacting manufacturers that hangs in the balance. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the latest in ongoing trade negotiations.

In this special episode, Talking with One Voice co-host Caitlin Sickles speaks with National Tooling and Machining Association Chairman Gillen Young. Gillen wears many hats as Chairman of NTMA and an executive with both Custom Tool in Cookeville, TN and with AT&T. Gillen talks about the impact of policy, the power of advocacy, and the importance of making the voices of small- and medium-sized manufacturers heard. This interview is the first in a series highlighting One Voice leaders.

The One Voice team analyzes the race for Speaker and the impact of the House turmoil on the Congress's ability to fund the government  before the November 17 deadline.  The team also discusses the OSHA Heat Rule and the upcoming new overtime rule that will impact the entire workforce.  Finally, the team provides an update on US-EU negotiations on replacing the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariff.

The clock is ticking down to a federal government shutdown. The One Voice team gives a play-by- play of what to watch and what the implications of even a short shutdown might be for manufacturers in every sector from aviation to agribusiness. The group also discusses the ongoing UAW strike and ramifications for auto suppliers as well as the latest in OSHA's efforts to regulate how manufacturers handle heat in their facilities. Plus, One Voice gives a plug for participation in MFG Day 2023. 

The One Voice team discusses the potential impact on manufacturers who supply the auto industry of a UAW strike. The group then turns to Congress's return and how the House will deal with must-pass legislation and the added complication of the decision by Speaker McCarthy to allow the House to move forward with an effort to impeach Presiden Biden. Next is the latest information on the OSHA heat rule and new overtime rules - two potential rules that will directly impact  just about every manufacturer, and the latest on US-EU negotiations on a new agreement on steel and aluminum.

This week, the One Voice team meets to discuss the Congressional agenda when Congress returns from recess including the upcoming Appropriations fight that could lead to another government shutdown. The team then pivots to the Administration's Unified Regulatory Agenda and its impact on manufacturers and also a surprising deal struck during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Washington to end a trade dispute centered on the Sec 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

With the debt ceiling bill passed, Washington is breathing a sigh of relief. But the One Voice team explains why no one should get too comfortable. Listen also for information on tax legislation including the all-important R&D expensing provisions that matter for manufacturers. The conversation closes with coverage of politics, both the latest indictments of former President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court's ruling on voting rights and the drawing of Congressional districts which stands to impact races in 2024 and beyond.  

This week, the team discusses the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations and what exactly is the “14th amendment” option (and is it really an option). The discussion then turns to prospects for an R&D expensing fix and the latest on trade and China.

The One Voice team discusses the status of the debt ceiling negotiations, including Speaker McCarthy's efforts to unify his caucus on the Republicans' debt ceiling bill, and how the recent departure of a certain Fox anchor may impact the negotiations.  They then turn to plans by members from both parties in Congress to focus on China, including Congressional efforts to ensure that Chinese companies don't benefit from the grants and tax incentives provided by the US government to boost the renewable energy sector.  Lastly, with President Biden's announcement that he will run for re-election, the group discusses the challenges for both parties in the upcoming 2024 presidential election campaign.

The One Voice team discusses the recent legislative fly-in to Washington, DC by manufacturers from NTMA and PMA, the advocacy campaign to reinstate full deduction of R&D expensing and explain the Biden Administration's plan to turn Section 232 steel tariffs into "carbon tariffs. Also tune in for their chat about the use of paid and unpaid "line standers" that lobbyists use on Capitol Hill.

The One Voice Team is back to break down key messages for the manufacturing industry in President Biden's second State of the Union address. The group also looks ahead to how the new Congress will handle issues from manufacturing waivers to a pesky Chinese Spy Balloon.

The Talking with One Voice team dives into the items remaining on Congress'  to do list including the need to fund the government.  The team also discusses Kevin McCarthy's challenges in his quest to be the next House Speaker.  The team then pivots to discuss the U.S. loss at the WTO on the section 232 tariffs and the U.S. proposal to the EU to create a global trade "club" of countries who produce "sustainable" steel.

The One Voice team discusses prospects for tax extenders and other legislation in the lame duck session of Congress, the Georgia Senate run-off election and the race for Speaker of the House, among other topics.

The Talking With One Voice crew gathered the morning after the midterms to discuss why the Red Wave didn't happen, implications of a closely divided Congress on manufacturers and how the unexpected results will impact prospects for passage of tax extenders and other important legislation during the lame duck session of Congress.

The One Voice team checks off the items left on Congress's to do list, talks about the future of the China 301 tariffs and analyzes the Biden Administration's challenge of relying on a yet-to-be created domestic supply chain to achieve its aggressive energy transition goals. The gang then takes a look at key races in the midterms and which party has momentum (hint, it's not the Democrats). 

Our special Manufacturing Day podcast provides an overview of this special day for the sector. In addition, the group discusses the rest of the “to do” list for Congress and what can be accomplished in the lame duck session And, drumroll… we start our coverage of the midterm elections!

The One Voice team discusses the upcoming September 30 deadline for Congress to fund the government, prospects for a government shutdown, status of tax extenders, Manufacturing Day, Dems' push for new labor regulations and pro-union legislation, and an update on the 301 China tariffs.

The One Voice team discusses NTMA's participation in a White House event on apprenticeships. Then Congress is back from recess with some must pass legislation on the agenda to keep the government operating before heading out to campaign for the midterms. The team discussed how China will play a role on the campaign trail as well as the latest on 301 and 232 tariffs. 

Congress is out for the August recess after a busy beginning of the month. Listen for a short preview of this week's One Voice webinar scheduled for Friday, 8/26. Sign up through NTMA or PMA. Find the recording of this week's webinar and all previous One Voice webinars on onevoiceinfo.org.

After decades of working towards getting a climate bill passed, Congress has finally reached an agreement. This week the One Voice team unpacks how this reconciliation bill coupled with the CHIPS-Plus Package, offers never before seen incentives for businesses, manufacturers, and industries. The team also discusses tariffs, national security, and more. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

This week, the One Voice team discussed the massive CHIPS-plus package that will make the U.S. more competitive and less reliant on Chinese manufactured semiconductors, tariffs, supply chain challenges, and more. You don't want to miss this insightful episode featuring the latest intel from Washington and the manufacturing industry.

Budget reconciliation is at the top of everyone's mind as the September 30th deadline looms. This week, the One Voice Team gets together to discuss the Democrats' race to get a deal done before the August recess. Other topics include China competition legislation, workforce issues, the upcoming International Trade Commission hearing on the impact of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, and more.

With the number of days in session quickly dwindling before the August recess, the future of multiple bills that have the potential to impact manufacturers hang in the balance. This week, your One Voice team is back to discuss the latest news out of Washington impacting the manufacturing industry. Topics include news from the Hill on how bills are progressing, the impact that tariffs and inflation is having on the industry, and more.

This week, the One Voice team covers how some manufacturers have taken matters into their own hands as the industry continues to face workforce challenges. The episode also includes discussion of environmental developments, tariffs, and supply chain challenges that are impacting the manufacturing industry. Don't miss out, tune in as the advocacy teams delivers the latest intel from Washington and the manufacturing industry.