August Deadlines & the Cost of Uncertainty

Season 5, Episode 21: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl! Chris talks about the latest “breaking news” … and it’s not fully about tariffs!

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with a special economic update podcast. In Season 5, Episode 21 (8:48 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about the new U.S.-Japan trade agreement, the significance of August 1st in the tariff timeline, ongoing business uncertainty, and what ASA members should watch for in the construction and commodities sectors.

• The U.S. agreement with Japan – Is it a good deal for either side?
• What are the implications for the United States?
• Tariff numbers manageable when it comes to Japanese goods?
• What happens August 1st – why is this a significant date?
• Will we know if tariffs will be held?
• Business the last 10 years – uncertainty beyond tariffs.
• Uncertainty costing billions of dollars in profit – what are we seeing happen continuously?
• Recognizing attempts to counter that uncertainty – are ASA members more subject to uncertainty?
• What has to take place immediately in the construction sector?
• Are commodities being affected by delays?
• How will businesses get stability?

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