This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain is joined by Independence by Design Founder Ryan Tansom. They discuss Ryan’s exciting new business, the challenges business leaders face both in this decade and in the 2030s, and offer advice for capitalizing on the opportunities, despite those challenges, ahead.

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Overcoming Challenges and Finding Opportunities With Special Guest Ryan Tansom

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Lauren Saidel-Baker highlights the reduction of both tariffs on Chinese imports and reciprocal tariffs for a 90-day period. How will this 90-day window with reduced tariffs impact on business costs and market competition? Tune in to find out!

90-Day Tariff Reduction for US-China Trade

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain explains that while foreign and domestic investment in the US is surging, tariffs are not driving the reshoring trend. What is behind this surge and what key advantages make the US the top destination? Tune in to find out!

Why Tariffs Are Not Driving Ongoing US Manufacturing Growth

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights our forecast for US Single-Unit Housing Starts, noting that business leaders can expect a mid decline in 2025 due to several factors. What growth opportunities await in 2026 and 2027, and how can your business prepare to navigate the short-term slowdown and thrive in the years ahead? Tune in to learn more!

2025 Housing Market Update and Future Outlook

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain notes that while US Retail Sales and GDP remain strong, consumer expectations are down – as sentiment is aligning more with stock market performance. Tune in this week to find out why headlines about consumer anxiety can be misleading for the broader economy.

Consumer Expectations vs. Retail Sales and US GDP Data

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights US Industrial Production, noting it is gaining momentum and is forecasted to improve steadily through 2026. What are the main sectors driving this growth? Are you positioning your business to make the most of the growth ahead? Watch the full episode to learn more!

What is Driving Growth for US Industrial Production?

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses the current lull in capital expenditures due to heightened trade policy uncertainty. However, with promising signs of recovery in the second half of the year, what can businesses do now to best position themselves for the expected growth through 2026? Tune in to find out!

Positive Outlook for Capital Expenditures

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This week on TrendsTalk, we explore how the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill relates to our 2030s Great Depression forecast. How will the record-setting government spending of today shape your business strategy for the next decade? Tune in to find out!

Economic Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill

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This week on TrendsTalk, we break down why inflation remains a major hurdle for businesses, with interest rate relief unlikely and costs expected to climb through 2029. Want to grow your business without sacrificing margins in this high-cost environment? Tune in to learn how!

Planning for Growth Amid Persistent Inflation and Rising Costs

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This week on TrendsTalk, we discuss how Private Nonresidential Construction has entered Phase D, Recession, as we highlight which sectors are contracting and which still show growth. How significant will this downturn be and when will we start to see signs of recovery for the segment? Tune in to find out!

Private Nonresidential Construction Now in Recession

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Lauren Saidel-Baker joins the show to discuss the recent Federal Reserve decision to keep rates steady. With a growing internal division within the Fed, are we anticipating rate cuts in September? Watch this week’s episode to find out!

Interest Rates Held Steady – But for How Long?

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