PPG Industries reported first-quarter 2025 earnings that fell across most major metrics, but CEO Tim Knavish struck an optimistic tone, pointing to early momentum from the company's long-term growth strategy—and to its history of navigating through economic upheaval like that unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff regime.
"Our business model has historically proven to be well positioned to navigate and perform during periods of uncertainty," Knavish said in a call with Wall Street analysts.
