This week, Talking with One Voice hosts Paul Nathanson, Omar Nashashibi, and Caitlin Sickles welcome Laurin Baker, founder of The Laurin Baker Group, for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest tax, trade, and tariff developments out of Washington. From the newly announced U.S.-EU trade agreement to President Trump’s recent proclamation on Section 232 tariffs on copper products, the crew breaks down what manufacturers need to know as we approach the August 1st tariff deadline. The team also dives into key tax provisions for manufacturers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As Washington gears up for August 1st trade announcements and Congress prepares for recess, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The Road to August 1: Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Manufacturing Impacts

In this special episode of The Lobby Shop podcast, guest hosts Scott Segal, partner and co-head at the Policy Resolution Group (PRG), and Kyle Spencer, principal at PRG, sit down with Brittany Kelm, Senior Policy Advisor for the White House on the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC). The three of them dive into the mission of the NEDC, the day-to-day role of the Council, and how the NEDC tackles regulatory challenges in advancing U.S. energy production. Brittany also highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and NEDC’s coordination with other agencies. Don’t miss this inside look at energy policy from the front lines of the White House.

An Inside Look at the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) with Brittany Kelm, NEDC Senior Policy Advisor

This week on The Lobby Shop, the team dives into the storm brewing in Washington as Congress heads into August recess. Josh Zive and Paul Nathanson dissect President Trump’s latest tariff moves and their ripple effects on American manufacturers already navigating a volatile trade landscape. Meanwhile, Liam Donovan and Dylan Pasiuk forecast the high-stakes battle over government funding, with a shutdown threat looming large. From economic jitters to political brinkmanship, this episode delivers the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve—don’t miss it.

August Uncertainty: Tariffs, Trade Turbulence & the Funding Fight

As Congress returns to Washington, Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi dig into a crowded fall Congressional agenda, including discussing the odds and impact of a potential government shutdown and the politics shaping any deal. They then turn to the latest on tariffs and break down the complexity of calculating tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative products, followed by a quick check in on litigation challenging the President’s IEEPA-based tariffs, and then the comparisons of the latest trade agreements with Japan and the EU.

Congress is back for a shutdown showdown

The Lobby Shop returns as Congress faces make-or-break funding deadlines. Caitlin, Paul, Dylan, Josh, and Liam explore government shutdown brinkmanship and the newest moves on trade and tariffs, including the tariff court fight that is headed to the Supreme Court that could redefine U.S. trade policy.

Congress Returns: Funding Fights and Trade Uncertainty

The Lobby Shop team breaks down Washington’s latest shutdown, what sparked it, and how long it might last. From Chuck Schumer’s political calculus to Donald Trump’s influence on negotiations, the team explores the pressure points that could end the standoff – and make a few bold predictions along the way.



Shutdown Showdown

In this crossover episode of The Lobby Shop and Talking with One Voice podcasts, the Lobby Shop team is joined by Omar Nashashibi to talk with Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources and hand2mind, who is the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case challenging tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), scheduled for argument in November. Rick discusses his company, the impact of the tariffs, and why manufacturing all his products in the United States isn’t feasible. He also shares why he chose to pursue the case when larger companies and trade associations declined—and what it’s like to be in the media spotlight during such high-stakes litigation.

Tariffs on Trial: Rick Woldenberg’s Fight at the Supreme Court

As the U.S. enters its fourth week of the government shutdown, The Lobby Shop team breaks down where the pain points are emerging, the political strategies driving the standoff, and what potential paths forward might look like. Hosts Josh Zive, Dylan Pasiuk, and Liam Donovan examine how Democrats have stayed unified, what’s motivating both parties to hold their lines, and what it may take to end the shutdown. They also preview the upcoming Virginia and New Jersey elections, exploring how these off-year races could serve as national bellwethers for both parties heading into 2026.

Stalemate in Washington: Shutdown Politics and Election Forecasts

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, Talking with One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the political stalemate in Washington — examining the pressures, or lack thereof, on both parties and what might finally drive a resolution. They also discuss President Trump's latest trade deals and preview the Supreme Court case on the president's authority to impose tariffs.

Shutdown politics and tariffs reach the Supreme Court

Talking with One Voice is the manufacturing industry advocacy podcast produced by the National Tooling and Machining Association and the Precision Metalforming Association, together known as One Voice for Manufacturing.  Each week, the One Voice advocacy team in Washington, DC – Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles from the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP and John Guzik and Omar Nashashibi from the Franklin Partnership – will break down how the latest news from Washington impacts manufacturing businesses across the country.  Hot topics include workforce development, taxes, trade, health care and regulation.  Ask questions by emailing onevoice@policyres.com.

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