American Jobs, American Strength: Jonathan Williams on Daily Caller Live
"The states are innovating and leading"
Earlier this month in Washington, DC, “Daily Caller Live: American Jobs, American Strength” brought together Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams for a discussion on economic growth and workforce trends. Daily Caller reporter Derek VanBuskirk covered portions of the event, including Williams’ take on the shifting landscape of American jobs and the economic forces driving those changes.
Economic strategy experts discussed the future of U.S. manufacturing and related issues during a panel Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., for “Daily Caller Live: American Jobs, American Strength,” presented by the American Beverage Association.
The panel, moderated by Daily Caller senior editor Amber Duke, offered a nuanced perspective on the “ripple effect” of American-made manufacturing.
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Jonathan Williams, president and chief economist of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), explained why manufacturing jobs would move “state to state,” or the “50 laboratories of democracy.”
Manufacturers are drawn to the Southeast United states, because its policies allow for lower taxes, fewer regulations and right-to-work laws, which prohibit mandatory union membership and dues, Williams stated.
Williams said that despite its imperfections, the “Big Beautiful Bill” is a “huge facet” in future economic growth as it provides certainty through a permanent tax cut, which allows investors to make a more calculated risk when investing within the country.
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