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Talking with One VoiceNavigating Washington’s Big, Beautiful Maze of Tariffs & Tax PolicyWith 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 4th deadline. They highlight manufacturers' wins in the House bill, including R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, small business expensing, and more. The conversation then turns to the President's June 4 doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs and the next steps in the court cases challenging the IEEPA tariffs. 2025-06-1024 min
The Sound of AutomationEpisode 54: Policy in Motion: Building Agility Amid Tariff and Tax UncertaintyIn this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, Wipfli partner Mike Devereux and founder of Inside Beltway Omar Nashashibi join as we break down the complex world of tariffs and tax legislation. We start with a clear explanation of the three main types of tariffs and how they impact businesses beyond the headlines. As policies shift rapidly under the current administration, Omar shares a timely update on the latest developments and what they mean for business strategy. We also explore how companies can stay agile in the face of uncertainty and what to expect next on the tax...2025-06-1025 min
Talking with One VoiceReconciliation Revealed and Trade UpdatesIn 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.2025-05-1428 min
Speaking of Precision PodcastWhat's Going On In Washington D.C. with Omar Nashashibi of Inside BeltwayMiles Free and David Wynn unexpectedly discuss tax cuts and regulatory actions before talking tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway. There is more to impact your shop in Washington DC than tariffs…For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts2025-04-2831 min
People in Production Podcast with Ryan NelsonEpisode 16 - Katherine O'Toole: What's Ahead for KCNTMACatherine O'Toole from Kansas City NTMA joins us to discuss upcoming events designed to strengthen the Midwest manufacturing community through intentional networking and collaboration.• April 24-25: Joint Chapter Summit with St. Louis NTMA featuring company introductions, economist Chris Kuehl, shop tours, and networking opportunities• BattleBots KC competition showcasing 26 teams from 16 schools with 250+ students participating• Women's Manufacturing Day bringing 50 female students together with 25 industry mentors• Annual golf tournament funding workforce development initiatives (nearly sold out with 33 teams)• Economic update with DC insider Omar Nashashibi coming May 28• Collaborative Manufacturing Expo with Missouri Association of Manufacturer...2025-04-1124 min
Talking with One VoiceA Maze of Tariffs for ManufacturersIn 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.2025-04-0921 min
Talking with One VoiceTariffs, Trade, and Taxes: Navigating Uncertainty in ManufacturingOn 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 pre...2025-03-1227 min
Talking with One VoiceThe Tariff Countdown: Critical Milestones and Industry ImpactIn 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.2025-02-2625 minSpeaking of Precision PodcastEverything Tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside BeltwayMiles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts2025-02-2539 min
Talking with One VoiceTrump’s First Day: What It Means for ManufacturingThis 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 ta...2025-01-2424 min
Talking with One VoiceHitting the ground running in 2025In 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 ep...2025-01-1017 min
Talking with One VoiceWhat manufacturers should know about Trump’s trade policyIn 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 an...2024-12-1119 min
Talking with One VoiceTrump's Return: What It Means for ManufacturingFollowing 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=GWSarJjgg382024-11-0820 min
Talking with One Voice‘Manufacturing a Future’: Key Races for Manufacturers on Nov. 5On 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!2024-10-2839 min
Talking with One VoiceManufacturing, China and tariff issues in the presidential campaignAs 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.2024-09-2721 min
Talking with One VoiceGetting Back to the Heat (Rule) in D.C.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! 2024-09-1219 min
Talking with One VoiceWalz-ing into the Future: What Tim Walz’s VP Pick Could Mean for ManufacturingIn 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.2024-08-0820 min
Talking with One VoiceWeird July Question: Will Biden Be the Nominee?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. 2024-07-1821 min
Talking with One VoiceHeat Rule Heating UpDuring 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.2024-07-0521 min
Talking with One VoiceThe Need for Speed w/ Major Tax ReformIn 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.2024-06-2016 min
Destiny of Manufacturing powered by PMAPMA Destiny Mfg EP 0715 - Omar Nashashibi - Franklin PartnershipOmar Nashashibi joins Destiny of Manufacturing to discuss policies and politics in order to maximize Metalforming opportunities. Omar S. Nashashibi is a Founding Partner with The Franklin Partnership, a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C. The Precision Metalforming Association retained Omar’s firm to be the voice of the industry in Washington in 2002. Omar has twenty years of experience working with policymakers, politicians, and the media. He lobbies the White House, members of Congress and government agencies who issue thousands of new laws and regulations each year. Before founding his own firm in 2005, Omar worked fo...2024-05-3023 min
Talking with One VoiceSounds like SummerThe 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...2024-05-2420 min
Talking with One VoiceTax Day SpecialIt’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 ballot2024-04-1820 min
The Fabricator PodcastManufacturing's place in today's political climate with Omar NashashibiOmar Nashashibi, co-founder of The Franklin Partnership and a lobbyist representing manufacturing trade associations, joins The Fabricator Podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing sheet metal fabricators and other manufacturers in the current political climate.
He emphasizes the importance of workforce development, stable tax policies, and understanding government regulations. Nashashibi also discusses the impact of tariffs, the need for education and advocacy on behalf of manufacturers, and the role of government incentives in promoting profitability and viability. He encourages manufacturers to stay informed, work with trade associations, and take advantage of available resources and opportunities.
2024-03-1943 min
Talking with One VoiceThe Rematch Clock StartsShow 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.2024-03-1430 min
Talking with One VoiceAnother Shutdown ShowdownIn 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.2024-02-2920 min
Talking with One VoiceAll Eyes on the Senate for Much Anticipated Tax BillIn 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.2024-02-1619 min
Talking with One VoiceSpecial Crossover Episode with The Lobby Shop Pod on the Tax Bill featuring Omar Nashashibi and Liam DonovanIn 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...2024-01-2936 min
The Lobby ShopTalking Tax with Omar NashashibiThe group is seeing double this week when another tax policy expert joins the studio to talk about the tax bill that’s on everyone’s mind in Washington. Omar Nashashibi, lobbyist and founding partner of The Franklin Partnership, joins The Lobby Shop’s Liam Donovan to swap insights and analysis of the bicameral tax framework and share speculation about what comes next. This episode is also a worlds collide moment for TLS hosts Caitlin Sickles and Paul Nathanson who also co-host a biweekly podcast, Talking with One Voice (supported by the National Tooling and Machining Association and the Precis...2024-01-2632 minThe Lobby ShopTalking Tax with Omar NashashibiThe group is seeing double this week when another tax policy expert joins the studio to talk about the tax bill that’s on everyone’s mind in Washington. Omar Nashashibi, lobbyist and founding partner of The Franklin Partnership, joins The Lobby Shop’s Liam Donovan to swap insights and analysis of the bicameral tax framework and share speculation about what comes next. This episode is also a worlds collide moment for TLS hosts Caitlin Sickles and Paul Nathanson who also co-host a biweekly podcast, Talking with One Voice (supported by the National Tooling and Machining Association and the Precis...2024-01-2632 min
Talking with One VoiceIs This the Tax Framework We’ve Been Waiting For?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 ma...2024-01-2431 min
All Industrial Heating PodcastsOmar Nashashibi – Washington Watch columnistReed Miller sat down with Omar Nashashibi (Washington Watch) to discuss the recent midterm elections. If you are a business owner, or just about anyone else, you will want to check out this podcast to learn what’s in store – by way of legislation or regulation – for the balance of the year and into the new Congressional term beginning in January.2022-11-1630 min
All-AxisGovernment and ManufacturingIn his role at the Franklin Partnership, Omar Nashashibi provides updates to the current administration on the real status and challenges manufacturers face and works with Congress and the White House on a variety of topics. He joins Michael to talk about many of today’s hot topics, including technology, tariffs, the war in Ukraine and talent, specifically some tactics manufacturers need to consider to attract the next generation of workers. If you are a manufacturer, you are going to want to hear what Omar has to say about keeping the industry in the forefront of the current administration. 2022-03-1648 minSpeaking of Precision PodcastFive Questions (more or less) with Omar Nashashibi of The Franklin PartnershipMiles Free puts The Franklin Partnership’s Omar Nashashibi in the interview chair as Omar dives into his introduction into politics, how he navigates Washington on behalf of the precision machining industry, having success regardless of administration and much much more! For More Information: https://bit.ly/PMPAPodcasts2021-05-3132 min
All Industrial Heating PodcastsOmar Nashashibi, The Franklin PartnershipOmar Nashashibi of The Franklin Partnership is a new columnist and blogger for Industrial Heating. His “Washington Watch” column will take a look at what’s happening in government. He joins Reed Miller to tell us about himself and share some insights from the beltway.2020-12-1412 min
Talking with One VoiceIntroducing the Talking with One Voice PodcastTalking 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.2020-01-1605 min