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How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks

The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international trade negotiations. In basic terms, a tariff is a tax...

2020 should be a fair year, if you live in the right place

Kevin Depew, deputy chief economist at RSM US LLP, offers his thoughts on the business year ahead at the CBJ's 2020 Economic Forecast Luncheon....

Ernst talks tariffs at trade-focused town hall

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst defended President Donald Trump's trade negotiation style and expressed optimism about passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and ongoing negotiations with...

Trade war, tariffs affect business valuation

By Maurie Cashman / Guest Column Tariffs and trade have an impact on your busi­ness, whether you feel it directly or not. Our basic equation for...

Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review

Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce and technology challenges as part of the CBJ’s Mid-Year...

Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review

Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce and technology challenges as part of the CBJ’s Mid-Year...

Northwestern Mutual’s Schutte sees bulls running longer

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Although a growing number of voices say the long economic expansion has almost run its course, Northwestern Mutual’s Chief Investment Strategist Brent...

Metal tariffs causing mayhem for brewers, builders

Corridor steel and aluminum users battle uncertainty, volatility with new import tariffs   By Katherine Carlon [email protected] Businesses around the Corridor expect new tariffs on steel and aluminum...

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