In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon Ward sits down with Stephen Borg of The Vogel Group to discuss what manufacturers need to know following the latest STI/SPFA Washington fly-in.

They cover tariffs, workforce development, the Dignity Act, ARPA funding, OSHA’s proposed heat standard and how manufacturers can build stronger relationships with Congress ahead of the midterm elections. Stephen also shares why consistent advocacy is critical to protecting American manufacturing and strengthening the industry’s future.