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We hear the latest on screwworms from Mexico.  Tariff updates, Christmas gift ideas for that hard to shop for person on your list, market recaps, cattle for sale and lots more on this all new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 214 DETAILS Cattle Industry Top News Headlines, Christmas Gift Ideas, Market Outlooks Top Cattle Industry Headlines U.S. Tightens Import Restrictions After Screwworm Detection The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has restricted animal imports from Mexico after detecting New World screwworm (NWS) in a cow in Chiapas, Mexico. NWS larvae infest living tissue in warm-blooded animals, causing severe infections. Producers along the U.S.-Mexico border should monitor livestock and pets for signs such as draining wounds or discomfort and report any suspected cases to a veterinarian immediately. To combat the pest's spread, APHIS is deploying sterile flies and intensifying efforts in Central America. "With this detection, we will intensify measures to protect American agriculture," said Dr. Rosemary Sifford, U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer. NWS has recently spread northward due to increased cattle movement, disrupting biological barriers in the region. The USDA continues collaborating with Central American partners to contain and eradicate this threat. Mexico Threatens Trade war If Trump Implements Tariffs Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Mexican imports, warning it could spark inflation, harm cross-border businesses, and lead to a trade war. Trump announced the tariffs as part of his immigration and drug enforcement policies, citing record illegal crossings. Sheinbaum, in office for just seven weeks, highlighted the risks in a letter to Trump, emphasizing the potential impact on industries like automotive and U.S. meat exports. According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), duty-free trade with Mexico has been crucial for export growth, with U.S. beef exports up 13% and pork exports up 7% year-over-year through September. Sheinbaum urged a meeting with Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to address trade and migration concerns. Meanwhile, Trump defended the tariffs, linking them to stricter immigration and drug policies. New Tariffs May Provide Financial Boost for U.S. Food Producers The Trump administration's plan to impose a 25% tariff on imports from North American neighbors and China could yield unexpected benefits for U.S. food producers, according to J.P. Morgan analyst Ken Goldman. While tariffs are expected to raise inflation and food prices, retaliatory measures could reduce global demand for U.S. crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. This decline may lower domestic crop prices, offering cost savings to U.S. producers and potentially boosting profit margins. Goldman noted that U.S. manufacturers, less reliant on imported crops, could see these savings offset the negative impacts of tariffs on other goods. Tyson To Close Beef/Pork Facility In Kansas Tyson Foods announced the closure of its beef and pork non-harvest processing facility in Emporia, Kansas, impacting 809 employees. The plant is set to shut down by February 14, as part of Tyson's strategy to consolidate operations and boost efficiency. Operations will shift to Tyson's Holcomb plant near Garden City, according to company officials. Tyson stated it is working with state and local agencies to support affected employees. Despite the closure, Tyson continues to employ over 5,000 team members at its other Kansas facilities. 2025 Hot Culinary Trends Revealed The National Restaurant Association's 2025 Culinary Forecast highlights East Asian flavors as a major trend. Korean, Vietnamese, and Filipino cuisines ranked highest in the survey of nearly 300 U.S. food industry professionals. These cuisines also dominated the ingredients, flavors, and condiments categories.  “With diners seeking sustainable choices and bold global flavors, restaurants are offering locally sourced ingredients and creative menu options,” said Chad Moutray, Vice President of the Association. Other key trends include: Sustainability and local sourcing Mushrooms Hot honey Fermented and pickled foods Value-focused menu deals The report reflects evolving consumer priorities, including convenience, creativity, and efficiency, as operators adapt to economic and labor challenges. 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In this episode of 'Manufacturing Think Tank' host Cliff Waldman is joined by Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers. After discussing the path of U.S. inflation and the likelihood of a near-term U.S. recession, Chad discusses the recent manufacturing slump and the manufacturing industries that have been most impacted. The conversation then turns to the global picture with particular emphasis on growing concerns about the Chinese economy. The episode concludes with a discussion about changes in the post-pandemic manufacturing labor market and about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of National Association of Manufacturers, joins the podcast to discuss manufacturing, supply chains, and labor market shortages. Mark is on a hot streak in the stats game.

A collision of natural disasters, a global pandemic, unfavorable policy decisions, and other market forces have caused market place issues including price volatility, production issues, labor and material shortages, delays, and other negative impacts. Chad Moutray, the National Association of Manufacturer's (NAM) Chief Economist, will share NAM's perspective on how the U.S. manufacturing economy got to this point in time- and how IDA members can navigate the storm.

Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, Chad Moutray joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago's Afternoon News to explain why business economists are less optimistic about next year’s growth. The two also discuss how worker shortages caused by the pandemic will contribute to sluggish growth. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

As the global economy struggles to recover from the damage caused by an historic pandemic, Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers, will once again be Cliff Waldman's guest on ‘Cliff Notes on the Global Manufacturing Picture'. In this live broadcast, Dr. Moutray will give his 2022 forecast for US manufacturing performance and discuss the highly unusual set of circumstances surrounding the forecast, from massive supply chain and labor market disruptions to great uncertainty in the inflation picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer for the Independent Advisor Alliance, says that while the market is poised for continued growth -- especially as the economy reopens -- savvy investors may want to diversify further and tighten their asset allocations so that they are better positioned to survive trouble when it arrives. He notes that he prefers value to growth right now, and notes that while he likes emerging markets he believes there are better bargains to be had in Europe. Also on the show, technical analyst Matt Harris, sees few impediments to the market's long run-up, though he is particularly bullish on emerging markets right now, significantly more optimistic than Zaccarelli. Rebecca Heiss discusses her new book, 'Instinct: Rewire Your Brain with Science-Backed Solutions to Increase Productivity and Achieve Success,' and Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers talks about the latest survey research from the National Association for Business Economics, which shows widespread optimism for record levels of GDP growth over the next six months.

Are we already out of the woods from COVID? Should you be bullish on the economy? How should you plan your investments for this year? Can you comfortably plan for long-term investments? How would the new normal look? What disruptions can you expect in your supply chain? What new consumer trends can you expect? What workforce changes can you expect? If you are a manufacturer, these are the questions you might have as you plan for 2021.In today's episode, we have our guest Chad Moutray, who discusses the current economic conditions and outlook for manufacturers. He also translates economic insight for small-to-medium-sized manufacturers who may not understand how these issues might affect them. Finally, we discussed several other topics, including supply chain, consumer behavior in the new normal, pandemic-driven business trends, changes due to new administration, and much more.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

Chad Moutray, chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers, offers a look at what manufacturers should expect from the economy this year as well as advice on weathering the current situation.

In the episode, Chad Moutray, the Chief Economist for the National Association for Manufacturers presents the results of the latest NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey and places them in the context of his short-term forecast of the U.S. and global economies. The episode also includes a discussion of the longer-term issues for the U.S. manufacturing sector that have been created by the pandemic and the historically deep economic downturn.

Chad is the Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers. In this episode, Brian and Chad discuss  the pandemic, it's effect on the U.S. and global economies, and what we can expect to see later this year and in 2021.

Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), talks with MC hosts Jim Carr, Nick Goellner, and Jason Zenger to provide insight into the current economic conditions for manufacturers during COVID-19 and offer an economic forecast for the future of our industry.

In this interview, Chad Moutray shares his expertise and insight on manufacturing economic indicators, consumer sentiment and spending, the impact of the strong US dollar for cookware and bakeware industry, and more. Chad is the Chief Economist for National Manufacturers Association.  You can find more information about the National Association of Manufacturers on their website NAM.org. Reference Links: National Association of Manufacturers Data and Research Join NAM Manufacturers Economic Outlook Presentation [download] Chad Moutray Twitter Email

You can follow Chad Moutray on twitter @chadmoutray and the Cookware Manufacturers Association is @CookwareMA

In the premiere episode, I interviewed Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers. Chad discussed both the short-term and the longer-term outlook for the U.S. manufacturing sector. After overviewing the slow pace of the factory sector’s rebound from the Great Recession, Dr. Moutray gave his forecast for 2019. In discussing the longer-term outlook for U.S. manufacturing, Chad responded to questions about the impact of disruptive technological change, about the promise of frontier markets, particularly in Africa, and about the readiness of the domestic U.S. manufacturing workforce to respond to 21st-century competitive challenges.   For more visit Manufacturing Matters on Manufacturing Talk Radio

Chad Moutray—chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)—joins host Damien Martin to discuss what he's seeing in the data and hearing from members about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's (TCJA) effect on manufacturers. TIME STAMPS OF WHAT'S COVERED [1:56] Why understanding the economy is important right now [3:06] How tax reform is affecting manufacturers [5:27] The TCJA provisions Chad sees as driving economic growth [8:53] How to approach areas of uncertainty in the economy and the TCJA [11:12] Key economic indicators Chad's watching [13:25] It's your bottom line that really matters [14:58] The number one challenge for manufacturers right now [17:02] What NAM is hearing from members about hiring and capital spending after tax reform [18:09] Making productivity-enhancing technology investments [20:02] Ways to cut through the economic noise [20:53] Why Chad's bullish on manufacturing over the long term [21:53] Advice for manufacturers that are waiting to take action after tax reform BIO FOR GUEST Chad Moutray is chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, where he serves as the NAM's economic forecaster and spokesperson on economic issues. He frequently comments on current economic conditions for manufacturers through professional presentations and media interviews. He has appeared on Bloomberg, CNBC, C-SPAN, Fox Business and Fox News, among other news outlets. Follow Chad on Twitter Connect with Chad on LinkedIn  Read more from Chad on NAM's Shopfloor Blog ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 2018 Second Quarter Manufacturers Outlook Survey NAM's Center for Manufacturing Research GET MORE SIMPLY TAX A complete archive of our episodes is available on our website and YouTube playlist. We'd love to hear from you! Email feedback and questions to SimplyTax@bkd.com. Connect with Damien on social media! LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Chad Moutray—chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)—joins host Damien Martin to discuss what he’s seeing in the data and hearing from members about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) effect on manufacturers. TIME STAMPS OF WHAT’S COVERED [1:56] Why understanding the economy is important right now [3:06] How tax reform is affecting manufacturers [5:27] The TCJA provisions Chad sees as driving economic growth [8:53] How to approach areas of uncertainty in the economy and the TCJA [11:12] Key economic indicators Chad’s watching [13:25] It’s your bottom line that really matters [14:58] The number one challenge for manufacturers right now [17:02] What NAM is hearing from members about hiring and capital spending after tax reform [18:09] Making productivity-enhancing technology investments [20:02] Ways to cut through the economic noise [20:53] Why Chad’s bullish on manufacturing over the long term [21:53] Advice for manufacturers that are waiting to take action after tax reform BIO FOR GUEST Chad Moutray is chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, where he serves as the NAM’s economic forecaster and spokesperson on economic issues. He frequently comments on current economic conditions for manufacturers through professional presentations and media interviews. He has appeared on Bloomberg, CNBC, C-SPAN, Fox Business and Fox News, among other news outlets. Follow Chad on Twitter Connect with Chad on LinkedIn  Read more from Chad on NAM’s Shopfloor Blog ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 2018 Second Quarter Manufacturers Outlook Survey NAM’s Center for Manufacturing Research GET MORE SIMPLY TAX A complete archive of our episodes is available on our website and YouTube playlist. We’d love to hear from you! Email feedback and questions to SimplyTax@bkd.com. Connect with Damien on social media! LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers provides his update and insights on the manufacturing economy as it enters the second quarter with the looming headwinds of tariffs and possible inflation on the horizon. Will tariffs roil and roll the GDP back into the 2 percent something range, or will it be able to generate growth into the 3+ percent range?

Join forces with co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they interview Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.  Economic indicators are all moving in a positive direction and there is even a remote possibility that the U.S. could see a 4.0 GDP at least in one quarter of 2018, especially as our trading partners around the world experience their own manufacturing renaissance.

Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), rejoins Shoe-In for another go-round as he provides key bold predictions for the US economy in 2018 and discusses what's driving record-high confidence amongst US businesses. What are Chad's 2018 economic New Year's resolutions? Where will the dollar head in the coming year? How much will the Fed raise interest rates? Download to find out! Jasmine drops by for her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment to discuss the most searched apparel and footwear brands in 2017 per the Sourcing Journal and the popularity of mustard yellow.  Make sure you check out Wolverine's own Scott Labbe, VP of Advanced Concepts, as he helps the Shoe-In team start the show with his brand new song 'Yesterday.'

In a 2-part show with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers and three Manufacturing Talk Radio International Correspondents reporting in, all indicators in manufacturing are showing strong performance with expectations that 2018 may be a solid year for continued industry growth.  Join co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss global manufacturing conditions with Royce Lowe covering the EU and UK, Chong Wang speaking on Asia and Norbert Ore discussing the various Purchasing Manager Indices. In Part 1, Chad Moutray is followed by Norbert Ore.  In Part 2, Royce Lowe is followed by Chong Wang.

In a 2-part show with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers and three Manufacturing Talk Radio International Correspondents reporting in, all indicators in manufacturing are showing strong performance with expectations that 2018 may be a solid year for continued industry growth.  Join co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss global manufacturing conditions with Royce Lowe covering the EU and UK, Chong Wang speaking on Asia and Norbert Ore discussing the various Purchasing Manager Indices. In Part 1, Chad Moutray is followed by Norbert Ore.  In Part 2, Royce Lowe is followed by Chong Wang.

Each month, Manufacturing Talk Radio reaches out to its Senior International Correspondents to get their read on manufacturing around the world in this global economy. Royce Lowe reports from France and Europe and the United Kingdom, Chong Wang reports from Shanghai on China, Japan, and other Asian countries, Norbert Ore reports from Atlanta on 18 global PMI surveys and several regional U.S. purchasing managers indicies, and Chad Moutray, Chief Economist from the National Association of Manufacturers, discusses his Monday morning report and global monthly update. The purpose is to give business listeners a sense of how manufacturing and economic activity looks on a macro level and where it might be headed in the near term to gain an understanding of how economies interact.

Join co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady as they discuss the state of manufacturing in America and the EU/UK with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with the National Association of Manufacturers, Dr. Chris Kuehl with Armada Corporate Intelligence and economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International, and our own Senior International Correspondent Royce Lowe reporting on the ripple effects of Britain’s exit from the EU.

Manufacturing Talk Radio’s Senior International Correspondents and the NAM’s Chief Economist, Chad Moutray, discuss what is happening in manufacturing around the globe both above and below the equator. Overall, the shakiness of 2016 seems to be stabilizing as economic growth returns to most of the major country economies as we enter 2017. While there isn’t a wildly optimistic point of view going into 2017, the fence sitters have put at least one foot down on the side of growth. In addition, listen to the show to hear when the disparity between the U.S. dollar and other currencies will begin to dissipate and stimulate more exports. Overall, all signs point to favorable from the flatline readings throughout much of 2016.

Manufacturing Talk Radio brings together three of its senior international correspondents along with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with the NAM, to discuss how manufacturing looks around the world this November, including discussions on Brexit, international reaction to Trump as President-Elect, the automobile industry outlook, and Purchasing Manager's Indices for all major global economies.

Manufacturing Talk Radio co-hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady welcome Norbert Ore, Senior Correspondent for Global PMI Survey reports and various local and regional reports while show some slight improvement, followed by Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers who will discuss both the Manufacturing Monday Morning report and the Global Economic Survey just released for October, as well as an important highlight that can only be heard on the show during Mr. Moutray's remarks.  Tune in to hear both discussions and major comment about the economy through the end of 2017 - Listen for a reference to the letter "R".

Learn what is happening in manufacturing from East to West, across 3 continents and 28 countries, from China through the U.S., past the UK and into the EU. Is the global manufacturing economy going to sputter on for months, pick up or peter out? With some signs of weakness and other signs of strength, it is difficult to plan and confusing to comprehend. Tune in as Manufacturing Talk Radio show hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady either add to the confusion or clear the air in discussions with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist from NAM, and Senior Correspondents Chong Wang from China and Royce Lowe from Europe.

How can manufacturers keep older technology relevant in a face of constantly changing innovation? Potomac Photonic’s CEO and President Mike Adelstein is with us to explain how choosing tools that enable the integration of traditional and new technologies is the key to innovative solutions and hear how your factory floor can stay in step. Then stay on as Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) gives us his perspective on Brexit and what’s in store for manufacturers here and abroad.

Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) gives us his perspective on Brexit and what’s in store for manufacturers here and abroad.

Matt and Andy welcome Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as they discuss the current US economy and the roll trade plays to increase domestic manufacturing. Christie informs the guys about the development of origami footwear during her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Will They? Won't They? It Looks Imminent, Mr. President!With no contract, will the ILWU walk off the job and strike? Will the PMA lock out the workers as they did in 2002? If the West Coast ports are shut down at a cost to the country of nearly $2 billion a day, which seems likely given the breakdown in contract negotiations, thousands of containers coming into the U.S. and thousands more head out stuff with our exports will sit idle at the docks. Will the president invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to force the sides back to work by declaring a national emergency? Tune in to Manufacturing Talk Radio and get the latest update on how a port strike could further cripple America's manufacturing and potentially the whole economy for 2015.For those who have been following the recent ISM reports, and stories on mfgtalkradio.com one of the recurring concerns of respondents in both the manufacturing and service sector has been the congestion at West Coast Ports - which handled 43.5% of containerized cargo in the U.S and where transiting cargo accounted for 12.5% of US GDP - as a result of reduced work output by the local unions who have been more focused in recent weeks on ongoing wage hike negotiations.And according to the latest update from the 29 west coast ports that serve as the entry point of the bulk of Asia/Pac trade into and out of the US, things are about to get far worse for America's manufacturing base, because as RILA reported earlier, talks between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) representing port management, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) officially broke down on Wednesday, and without an agreement, experts have suggested that nearly 30 west coast ports could be shut down within a week.Special GuestsJoin us this Tuesday at 1PM EST with returning special guest Peter Friedmann: Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition, who plays a key role in developing U.S. and international ocean and waterborne transportation policy.Joining Peter will be Mark Hirzel, President, Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, Inc., Mark is the Customs Consultancy Manager for DHL Global Logistics, responsible for DHLs professional consulting services team in the United States.  Mark consults with DHL’s largest clients on developing internal audits and programs, to insure compliance with import and export laws and regulations.Also joining us will be Jonathan Gold, who is vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation. In this role, Gold is a primary spokesperson and is responsible for representing NRF before Congress and the Administration on supply chain, international trade, and customs related issues impacting the retail industry.We also welcome special guest, Jason Brewer from The Retail Industry Leaders Association. At RILA, Brewer is responsible for developing communications and grassroots strategies to help advance legislative efforts on key policy initiatives.Another special guest is Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, where he serves as the NAM's economic forecaster and spokesperson on economic issues. He frequently comments on current economic conditions for manufacturers through professional presentations and media interviews. He has appeared on Bloomberg, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox Business, Fox News, and Reuters television.