NAW SmartBrief
July 24, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* New tariffs imposed on dozens of countries
* PE firm takes majority stake in CMW Equipment
* Companies seek immediate cash by selling tariff refund rights
* Viking Electric to open expanded branch in Mankato, Minn.
* Central US factory activity continues to grow in July
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Technology, AI advance inventory management, accuracy
* Manufacturers: OBBBA protects jobs, spurs growth
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI boosts marketing, but relevance trumps content volume
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Your AI content is only as good as your editing
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