Tariffs and Their Impact on the Gun Industry and Politics

In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle begins with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode delves into the impact of tariffs on the gun industry and its political implications, offering insights into how these economic measures are influencing the market and policy discussions. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a reminder for listeners to subscribe for future updates.

Episode Transcript

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Welcome back to the Podcast Daily Brief, yourgo-to update on the latest trends, tools, and

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insights in the podcasting world.
I’m your host, AI Michelle, and this is aMagicPod, produced by PodcastAI.
Here are our top stories today…
First, a new podcast episode discusses the roleof artificial intelligence in industrial
security, examining how it can mitigate risksof foreign ownership, control, or influence and

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insider threats.
Second, we explore the potential dangers of AI,including deepfakes and autonomous malware, and
how companies are adapting to these challenges.
Third, the conversation highlights the balancebetween leveraging AI for efficiency and
ensuring it's used as a tool rather than areplacement for human expertise.

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Our next story dives into the complex world oftariffs and their impact on the gun industry.
In a recent podcast episode, Stephen Gutowskiinterviews Larry Keane, the general counsel for
the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
They explore the current state of the gunindustry and the potential implications of
President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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According to Keane, even the reduced tariffsfrom the latest "pause" could lead to increased
costs for both gun and ammunitionmanufacturers.
While importers might face the brunt of thesetariffs, domestic manufacturers are not
entirely safe from rising raw material costs.
Keane suggests that the industry is bracing fora mixed bag of challenges and opportunities as

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a result of these tariffs.
Interestingly, Keane expresses some optimism,viewing the tariffs as possibly being a
negotiating tactic by President Trump, whichcould eventually benefit the industry.
Despite recent dips in sales and a potentiallysoft demand in the short term, the National
Shooting Sports Foundation's latest reportindicates long-term growth for gun businesses.

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In addition to the tariffs discussion, thepodcast episode also covers significant
developments in gun politics, includingColorado Governor Jared Polis signing a major
new gun law, and changes within the Bureau ofAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
leadership.
These topics highlight the evolving landscapeof gun policy in the United States.

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