Born Scrappy
Born Scrappy
Stu Kagan
Trade, Tariffs and the Current Climate with Erin McCoy, Dave Bestwick & Josephita Harry
46 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Welcome from Stu
Tariff Landscape Overview
2025 Market Data Snapshot
Key Policy Shifts
Who Really Benefits
Aluminum Scrap Shock
Canada Border Window
Tariff Compliance Basics
Contracts And Risk
Five Year Outlook
Operational Changes
Freight And War Impacts
Staying Sane and Informed
Policy Watchlist Ahead
Equipment Buying Window
If Tariffs Vanished Tomorrow
USMCA Risk Planning
Audience Q&A
Steel Tariff Direction and Defense
Why Export Controls Scare Me
Tariff Clarity and Capital Plans
Controlled or Free Markets?
Panel Thanks and Signoff
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I host a live panel discussion diving deep into one of the biggest forces shaping the scrap industry right now: Tariffs, trade policy, and global market dynamics. Joined by industry experts, the panel unpacks what’s actually happening beneath the headlines, covering recent tariff changes, shifting trade flows, and the real-world impact on recyclers, traders, and operators. From 10% global tariffs to 50% steel and aluminum duties, and everything in between, ...