Tariffs, Transparency, and Timely Decisions: A CFO's Playbook for Manufacturers

On this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, Leisa Fox welcomes Todd Shores, Virtual CFO with Creative Planning, to discuss how manufacturers can respond to the financial turbulence caused by expanded tariffs. Shores underscores the importance of transparency—encouraging leaders to openly communicate financial challenges with employees, building trust while aligning teams behind critical decisions.

The conversation also dives into practical strategies for adaptation, from targeting new markets to sourcing outside of high-tariff regions. Shores stresses the urgency of reviewing financial data in real time and making swift adjustments. His message is clear: companies that stay agile, honest, and proactive in their financial leadership are the ones best positioned to weather uncertainty and capture growth in this shifting economic landscape.

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