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Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Businesses that got in on the front end of requesting refunds for illegal tariffs are better off than those applying now. Why? As host Gene Marks explains, the federal government filed an appeal that could make it more difficult. Additionally, certain contractors, including women- and veteran-owned ones, are finding opportunities to land government contracts reduced, according to a report that shows a reduction of $47 billion in investment. In AI news, a survey indicates that despite a savings in time created by using AI at work, employers need to audit the ROI. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
Topics:
00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – Tariff Refund Decision Appealed
04:00 – Funding Cuts Hurt Some Contractors
06:33 – Consider Auditing the ROI of Your AI
09:24 – Episode Wrap-up
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