By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC The Biden administration’s policies toward China not only have geopolitical implications beyond US borders, but also are a direct factor in the November 2024 elections. An Ipsos August 2023 poll proves this point well. Sixty-six percent of Americans are more likely to support a candidate who endorses … [Read more...] about Biden’s 2024 China Tariff Strategy
Legislation / Advocacy
Infighting and Uncertainty: Washington’s Fall Agenda
By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In July, I marked my 25th year living and working in Washington, D.C. – Bill Clinton still occupied the Oval Office; Newt Gingrich was in his final months as House Speaker; and northern Republicans and southern Democrats still were a regular sight on Capitol Hill. Those were not the good old days by any stretch … [Read more...] about Infighting and Uncertainty: Washington’s Fall Agenda
The Big 3 of Tax Increases
By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC These days, when there is reference to the Big 3 on Capitol Hill, it’s not about the Detroit OEMs. Instead, it’s about lobbying on the Big 3 tax provisions that are having an overwhelming impact on AMBA members: reinstating R&D expensing while eliminating capitalization and amortization requirements, … [Read more...] about The Big 3 of Tax Increases
A 2022 Red Hot Summer
by Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In addition to a global heat wave that did not spare the US, Russia and China continued to dominate the headlines here in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2022. Some supply chain and energy disruptions began to ease, but tensions with China increased, culminating with an announced visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi … [Read more...] about A 2022 Red Hot Summer
Mold Builders Call on Congress to Allow Deduction of Paycheck Protection Program Expenses
On December 3, 2020, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), Indianapolis, Indiana, joined over 500 national and state organizations calling on Congress to pass legislation clarifying that recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans may deduct approved expenses if the Small Business Administration forgives their loan. Despite congressional intent and repeated … [Read more...] about Mold Builders Call on Congress to Allow Deduction of Paycheck Protection Program Expenses
Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?
By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In August 1986, President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” There is no question government plays a role in the daily lives of every American and in each transaction for every business. The federal government is your not-so-silent … [Read more...] about Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?