American Beverage Statement on the Confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce
WASHINGTON – Statement from American Beverage President and CEO Kevin Keane on today’s Senate confirmation of Howard Lutnick as the next Secretary of Commerce:
“American Beverage congratulates Secretary Lutnick on his confirmation to lead the Department of Commerce, where he can drive a new chapter of growth for American business.
“America’s non-alcoholic beverage companies are proud of our role in the American economy. We are iconic American companies that make American products with American workers in America’s hometowns. We employ more than 270,000 hard-working Americans in every state in the nation and deliver $247 billion direct economic impact.
“American competitiveness is essential to our business and requires policies that advance a thriving economy, spur innovation in the marketplace and enable a prepared workforce. We are eager to work with Secretary Lutnick and the Trump Administration to strengthen American competitiveness at home and on the world stage.”
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