{"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, RFCFounder & CEO of The Truesdell CompaniesThe Truesdell Professional Building200 NW 52nd AvenueOcala, Florida 34482352-612-1000 - Local212-433-2525 - New YorkTruesdell Wealth, Inc. https://truesdellwealth.comThe Truesdell Companieshttps://truesdell.netThe Paul Truesdell Podcast:- Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-truesdell-podcast/id1586024560- Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2BYDLetiMboIGRFPjIkglJ- Transistor | https://thepaultruesdellpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BUuNTfp3aQRyLPjGywquQRQ%3D%3DThe 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-concertROUGH TRANSCRIPTWhat is a Tariff?  And Why Are So Many Companies Talking About It?  A 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.  Why Are Tariffs a Big Deal Right Now?  Every 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.  Since 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, profits, and future...","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}