ICYMI: Karoline Leavitt Talks Manufacturing Success Stories, Cites NAM During White House Press Briefing
Washington, D.C. – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt celebrated the pro-growth impacts of the Working Families Tax Cuts today in her press briefing. She cited the National Association of Manufacturers’ “Manufacturing Tax Wins Across America,” released this week.
A collection of 50 manufacturing stories representing every state, the pocket-sized book highlights how last year’s tax law is driving investment, job creation, innovation and long-term growth.
From behind the podium of the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Leavitt highlighted the NAM’s findings and shared a few stories from NAM member companies:
“Thanks to the other pro-growth provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, like making the 20% small business tax deduction permanent and delivering 100% expensing for new factories, equipment and research, the Trump administration is setting up American manufacturers and workers to thrive like never before.
“Just this week, the National Association of Manufacturers, which is the largest manufacturing association in the country, released a detailed report showing exactly how these tax cuts are driving investment, job creation, innovation and long-term growth in all 50 states. In fact, I’d like to take a moment to highlight just a few of the real American businesses that this law is helping.
“Pivot Manufacturing in Arizona made the largest equipment purchase in company history after the Trump Tax Cuts gave them the long-term certainty to invest with confidence. Winton Machine Company in Georgia is on pace for the best year in its history. Ketchie Inc. in North Carolina was able to purchase new machinery and expand its workforce by 25%, and Jergens in Ohio expanded its brand-new facility to increase production, and they’re also paying their workers even more thanks to the no tax on overtime provision.
“These are not just great statistics. These are American businesses with the confidence to grow, hire and invest right here at home rather than offshoring their jobs. And a business opening or expanding in this country means more opportunity and higher wages for American workers. It means a chance for the American dream for young families, and it means restoring the belief that we can make and build things right here at home.”
Earlier this week, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons joined NewsNation and Newsmax to talk about how manufacturing in the U.S. is benefiting from continued tax certainty.
A map visualizing the findings of the 50-state collection of stories can be found here.
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The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $3 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for nearly 52% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org. 733 10th St. NW, Suite 700 • Washington, DC 20001 • (202) 637-3000
