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The State of Trade: Tariffs, USMCA, and Manufacturing's Path Forward

Aug 5, 2026 · 18 min · 9 segments

In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, joins the podcast to share the newest tariff updates and what they mean for the packaging and processing industry…

In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, joins the podcast to share the newest tariff updates and what they mean for the packaging and processing industry. From evolving U.S. trade policy and USMCA negotiations to the latest developments with Canada and China, she explains what manufacturers should expect and how PMMI is helping the industry navigate a rapidly changing trade landscape. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, joins the podcast to share the newest tariff updates and what they mean for the packaging and processing industry…

Speakers: Shawn JaroszGuestSean RileyHost

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Top entities: Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute×12 United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement×17 United States×27 Canada×19 Donald Trump×7

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈13k followers

Greetings & Setting the Stage1:22 – 1:56

S

1:22

So with all the fancy introductions out of the way, welcome back to the podcast, Sean.

S

1:26

Thank you.

S

1:27

It's a pleasure to be here.

S

1:28

Oh, the pleasure is all ours.

S

1:30

And we love getting your information on this never ending tariff situation.

S

1:34

And it feels to me like the and maybe it's just me not paying attention, but kind of like the mainstream media had been quiet on it for a while and then it suddenly picked back up again.

S

1:43

Maybe it's just because it picked back up with the administration.

S

1:46

There's been a lot of announcements lately on new tariff actions.

S

1:49

So I guess to kind of kick things off, what is the current U.S. tariff environment look like for us in packaging and processing?

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers InstituteOrganizationTrade association
95%12 mentions
United States–Mexico–Canada AgreementEvent
85%17 mentions
United StatesCountryCountry in North America
75%27 mentions
CanadaCountryCountry in North America
65%19 mentions
Donald TrumpPerson45th and 47th U.S. President
55%7 mentions
ChinaCountryCountry in East Asia
45%26 mentions
North AmericaContinentContinent
35%6 mentions
MexicoCountryCountry in North America
25%5 mentions
BrazilCountryCountry in South America
15%2 mentions
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974Event
5%1 mention

Trade PolicyBusiness > Trade > Tariffs > USMCA
Supply ChainEconomics > International Trade > Tariff Impacts > Manufacturing Sector
Bilateral RelationsPolitics > Trade Agreements > USMCA > Negotiations
Economic PolicyGovernment > International Relations > US-China Relations > Trade Barriers
Regional Trade AgreementsGovernment > International Relations > US-China Relations > Trade Barriers > Economic Policy
Trade BarriersGovernment > International Relations > US-China Relations
International RelationsGovernment
Trade PolicyGovernment
Tariff RegulationsGovernment > Trade Policy
Tariff ImpactsEconomics > International Trade
USMCABusiness > Trade > Tariffs
Manufacturing SectorEconomics > International Trade > Tariff Impacts
NegotiationsPolitics > Trade Agreements > USMCA
TariffsBusiness > Trade
International TradeEconomics
US-China RelationsGovernment > International Relations
Section 301Government > Trade Policy > Tariff Regulations
Politics
Economics
Government
Business
Trade AgreementsPolitics
TradeBusiness
USMCAPolitics > Trade Agreements
Section 232Government > Trade Policy > Tariff Regulations > Section 301

Greetings & Setting the Stage1:22 – 1:56

S

1:22

So with all the fancy introductions out of the way, welcome back to the podcast, Sean.

S

1:26

Thank you.

S

1:27

It's a pleasure to be here.

S

1:28

Oh, the pleasure is all ours.

S

1:30

And we love getting your information on this never ending tariff situation.

S

1:34

And it feels to me like the and maybe it's just me not paying attention, but kind of like the mainstream media had been quiet on it for a while and then it suddenly picked back up again.

S

1:43

Maybe it's just because it picked back up with the administration.

S

1:46

There's been a lot of announcements lately on new tariff actions.

S

1:49

So I guess to kind of kick things off, what is the current U.S. tariff environment look like for us in packaging and processing?

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