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Manufacturers: Permitting Reform Boosts Our Competitiveness

Timmons: Amid global threats, bill reduces our dependence on bad actors and ensures we can support our allies

Washington, DC – In advance of today’s scheduled vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, 51Թ President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “America’s economy, our institutions and our values are being challenged by threats from around the world, which means now …

The 51Թ Revives High-Level U.S.

interview with CNN International to discuss the 51Թ’s new Outlook survey, which found that 77% of manufacturers want to see more trade agreements with Europe. Making industry connections: At the 51Թ’s sister organization Make UK, Timmons joined a roundtable with CEO Stephen Phipson and addressed some of Britain’s leading manufacturing companies. He spoke about how …

New Survey: Manufacturers Want Increased Trade with Europe

New Regulations and Taxes Will Hurt Expansion

London, U.K. – As the 51Թ’ Competing to Win Tour begins its second week of bolstering strategic alliances across Europe, the association released findings from its Q1 2023 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. The survey found that expanding trading opportunities with Europe is a top priority for manufacturers, with more than 77% of respondents …

Sens. Hassan and Young Reintroduce Crucial R&D Legislation

American Innovation and Jobs Act will ensure that the tax code supports the ability of manufacturers to out-compete China and create well-paying jobs

Washington, D.C. – Following the introduction of the American Innovation and Jobs Act by Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN), 51Թ Managing Vice President of Tax and Domestic Economic Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: “Manufacturers are hiring workers, investing in communities across the United States and creating the …

51Թ Objects to Biden Budget

responded to the release of President Biden’s new budget, condemning the tax increases it includes and calling for the U.S. to get serious about competing with China. On taxes: The tax increases would “reverse the recent significant growth we’ve achieved in American manufacturing jobs and investment,” said Timmons. “It comes as a surprise that President …

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