{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Paul Truesdell Podcast","title":"Corporate Conference Calls & Tariffs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/57d6a87f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":417,"description":"Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC\nFounder & CEO of The Truesdell Companies\nThe Truesdell Professional Building\n200 NW 52nd Avenue\nOcala, Florida 34482\n352-612-1000 - Local\n212-433-2525 - New York\nTruesdell Wealth, Inc. \nhttps://truesdellwealth.com\nThe Truesdell Companies\nhttps://truesdell.net\nThe Paul Truesdell Podcast:\n- Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560\n- Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ\n- Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3D\nThe Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert\nROUGH TRANSCRIPT\nWhat is a Tariff?  \nAnd Why Are So Many Companies Talking About It?  \nA tariff is a tax that a government places on goods coming into the country from another country. The goal of tariffs is usually to protect businesses within the country by making imported goods more expensive, encouraging people to buy locally made products instead. However, tariffs can also raise costs for companies that rely on imported materials, which can lead to higher prices for consumers.  \nWhy Are Tariffs a Big Deal Right Now?  \nEvery quarter, companies in the S&P 500 (the largest U.S. companies) hold conference calls to discuss their earnings and business challenges. One of the hot topics this quarter? Tariffs.  \nSince former President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on China—and hinted at possible tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and other countries—businesses have been paying close attention. Many companies worry that these tariffs could affect their costs,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/115-XsjkdwCpJ99xv-8oZ76t6jr8ScWEC5MYSKzL0ig/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTUx/OWRiNTc0NTk0Y2Nk/M2VjYTliMGVhN2Zm/YTZkZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}