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? Ask Dr. Kuehl a QuestionHave a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Bri Baresel at [email protected].