End of Year Manufacturing Round Table w/ Lewis Weiss, Cliff Waldman, and Chris Kuehl | PART 2

In Part Two of the Economic Wrap-Up 2025 roundtable host Lewis Weiss again joins Cliff Waldman, CEO of New World Economics, and Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner and Chief Economist at Armada Corporate Intelligence, to discuss the economic trends of 2025 and predictions for 2026. Key topics include concerns about China's slowing growth, the implications of tariffs and international relationships, and the economic condition in Europe, including the ongoing impact of the Ukraine conflict. The speakers highlight the importance of global interdependencies and the possible consequences for manufacturing and trade, with particular focus on North America, Europe, and Africa.

 

Key Topics and Timestamps

00:00:Introduction: 2026 Economic Outlook

01:40 International Economy: Focus on China

02:00 China's Domestic Issues (Demographics, Property Bubble)

04:10 Tariffs and Unintended Consequences in Global Trade

06:18 Copper Shortage and International Politics (Chile)

09:10 Economic Status of European Countries

10:25 Geopolitics, Ukraine, and NATO Alliance Strains

11:00 Importance of Trading Partners: Canada and Mexico

14:35 Strained North American Economic Relations

19:40 General Prediction: Volatility and Uncertainty in 2026

21:20 In-Depth Discussion on Ukraine and Russia

 

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