Emergency Alert – June Tariff Surprise! Tariffs Are Back (And So Is the Chaos)

Episode 79 June 01, 2025 00:10:41
Emergency Alert – June Tariff Surprise! Tariffs Are Back (And So Is the Chaos)
The Platinum Business Break
Emergency Alert – June Tariff Surprise! Tariffs Are Back (And So Is the Chaos)

Jun 01 2025 | 00:10:41

/

Hosted By

Dan P. Owens

Show Notes

Breaking news for the building products industry: President Trump has announced plans to double steel tariffs to 50%. Whether this becomes law or not, the ripple effects are already in motion—pricing volatility, supply disruptions, and margin pressure are back on the menu.

In this special emergency episode, Dan Owens, a 35+ year veteran in the building products space—breaks down:


✅ Why domestic buyers aren’t immune
✅ How import-heavy buyers can prepare without panic
✅ What contractors, distributors, sales reps, and architects must do now to protect quotes and customer trust
✅ The playbook to lead with confidence, not chaos

FREE RESOURCE: TARIFF RESPONSE CHECKLIST & PLAYBOOK
Want the actionable PDF Dan mentions in the episode? Get your copy for free:
DM Dan or email [email protected]
Or visit www.platinumbusinessconsulting.com

This playbook includes:

Don’t let one policy headline derail your year. Get ahead of it now—with a plan that works in the real world.

#BuildingProducts #SteelTariffs #ConstructionIndustry #MarginsMatter #Leadership #SalesStrategy #Contractors #Manufacturers #Distributors #PlatinumBusinessBreak #PlatinumBusinessConsulting

Other Episodes

Episode 8

July 13, 2023 00:29:57
Episode Cover

Have You Re-Calibrated Your Compass Lately?

In this episode, we ask "Have You Re-Calibrated Your Compass Lately?" I took some time off and re-calibrated my own compass. The hustle, bustle...

Listen

Episode 3

January 20, 2024 00:20:52
Episode Cover

The Way Business Should Be - Part 11: Removing Obstacles

In this episode, I share the experience of recalibrating the compass during a recent vacation and how it inspired me to write my manifesto:...

Listen

Episode 74

April 25, 2025 00:08:01
Episode Cover

Disengaged and Drifting: Why 69% of Your Workforce Isn’t In—and What to Do About It

The 2025 Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report just dropped, and the data is alarming: only 31% of U.S. workers are engaged. And...

Listen