Dow Chemical CEO Says ‘We Have Supply Side Issues Today’

The transcript discusses a meeting with President Trump, focusing on pro-business policies and their impact on the manufacturing sector. It highlights the formation of working groups targeting tax, trade, regulatory reform, and workforce development. Emphasis is placed on the need for a systemic fix in STEM and vocational training to address supply side issues and create jobs. The discussion includes leveraging best practices in apprenticeship programs and enhancing community colleges to prepare the future workforce.

What was the general sentiment of the CEOs towards President Trump's administration?

• Disappointed

• Confused

• Encouraged

• Indifferent

What is one of the main focuses of the working groups discussed in the meeting?

• Education reform

• Environmental policies

• Bringing back manufacturing jobs

• Healthcare reform

Which area was NOT mentioned as a focus of the working groups?

• Infrastructure

• Tax and trade regulatory reform

• Workforce for the future

• Healthcare innovation

What is identified as a national systemic issue that needs fixing?

• STEM and vocational training

• Energy policies

• Healthcare system

• Public transportation

What is the estimated number of new jobs expected in the next several years?

• 5 to 7 million

• 3 to 5 million

• 1 to 2 million

• 7 to 9 million