Talking with One Voice

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...

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 le...

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”) ne...

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...

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 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...

In the wake of the State of the Union and the Supreme Court's decision striking down the administration's IEEPA tariffs, Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi unpack what comes next for manufacturers. The team examines the administration's shift to Section 122 authority, the legal and political implications for trade policy, and what businesses should an...

Talking with One Voice returns as hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the issues that small- to mid-sized manufacturers should be watching. The team discusses legislative priorities, the latest trade and tariff developments, including the highly anticipated IEEPA tariff Supreme Court decision, as well as tax policy messaging, infrastructure efforts, and the emergi...

Talking With One Voice hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, and Omar Nashashibi break down the latest from Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are racing to finalize government funding and advance key legislation on trade, workforce, and supply chains. The team also looks at how House and Senate leaders are being viewed after a challenging year, and the latest on the Administration's tariffs, includin...

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 theSupreme Court case on the president's authority to impose...

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 h...

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...

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...

With the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by the House, Talking with One Voice hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson discuss the bill's prospects in the Senate and the timeline for passage by the President's July 4 th deadline. They highlight manufacturers' wins in the House bill, including R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, small business expensing, and more. The conversa...

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 p...

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 Congr...

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 sect...

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 conve...

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 effor...

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...

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 manufact...

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 econom...

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 pr...

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 manufactu...

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...