kpoweski (@AAMOhio) header
kpoweski (@AAMOhio) profile picture

Regional Field Coordinator for the Alliance for American Manufacturing @KeepItMadeInUSA.

Ohio
Joined April 2013
kpoweski retweeted
When China was welcomed into the WTO, Americans were sold a vision of a country that would be transformed economically and politically by trade. Decades later, that’s yet to materialize bloomberg.com/news/features/…
1
5
4
165
As a commissioner on the @USCC_GOV I co-authored a broad recommendation with @jacobhelberg regarding connected devices. Hacks of supermarket fridge and freezer units in EU shows that the threat is real. bit.ly/4kwdSBR
1
1
41
Trump has called for a new “Maritime Golden Age” by expanding American shipbuilding capacity. But the U.S. needs help from allies to pull off the turnaround. wsj.com/world/asia/the-u-s-s… via @WSJ
1
15
👻 No tricks, just treats made by union workers! Get your Halloween candy stash ready with these union-made favorites. 🍬
5
1
8
590
kpoweski retweeted
Sweater weather just got better! 🧶🇺🇸 Massachusetts-based Whalerknits makes timeless sweaters using vintage patterns, with production under one roof and a lifetime guarantee. Made to last, not just until next season! 🧵-->
2
9
1
10
292
kpoweski retweeted
Critical minerals power everything from smartphones to national defense, yet the U.S. remains heavily reliant on imports, especially from China. New investments are promising, but real supply chain security requires rebuilding...
2
8
1
3
308
kpoweski retweeted
The @portoflongbeach handles roughly $300 billion in cargo annually and supports 2.7 million U.S. jobs. A firsthand tour during the @MoveCAFWD California Economic summit last week, shows why modern ports, Buy America policies and.... Thread-->
2
7
2
3
546
kpoweski retweeted
On the latest Manufacturing Report podcast with @ScottPaulAAM: The Modern Rosie the Riveters: How Two Military Spouses Went From an Attic to the Shark Tank Link in the thread-->
1
5
3
204
kpoweski retweeted
After 25 years of fighting for American workers, we're celebrating AAM's Ken Poweski as he retires! From the steel mill to Capitol Hill, Ken has been a tireless advocate for manufacturing communities. Thank you, Ken, for everything. Enjoy retirement! Read his story -->
6
7
9
337
kpoweski retweeted
Our Unsung Heroes of Manufacturing series continues with Walter C. Trout! His 1926 invention transformed oil production with the counterbalanced pump jack. Once ridiculed for its unusual design, it became an icon of the American landscape. Thread-->
2
4
3
296
kpoweski retweeted
The data centers powering AI depend on millions of optical transceivers, & Chinese firms dominate the market. A bipartisan Senate bill aims to keep Chinese-made transceivers out of sensitive government systems while strengthening trusted supply chains. AAM supports it. Thread
1
7
2
288
kpoweski retweeted
AAM President, @ScottPaulAAM participated in a meeting with @SenToddYoung and other members of the USA Shipbuilding Coalition. AAM believes that we need to make ships in America. Read more about it in the thread.
Great to meet with the USA Shipbuilding Coalition to discuss my SHIPS for America Act and why we need to make American ships again.
1
6
3
357
kpoweski retweeted
The Manufacturing Report Podcast: Are Amazon and Walmart's AI Letting Fake "Made in USA" Labels Slide? Erie Meyer was shopping for U.S.-made steel-toed boots for her brother when she kept finding Amazon and Walmart listings with "Made in USA" in the... Thread-->
1
5
1
7
434
kpoweski retweeted
Factories add 9,000 jobs in September. Up 72k this year. Manufacturing employment up 1.2 million jobs since its March 2010 bottom. We can do this!
5
1
4
475
kpoweski retweeted
Nearly 30 countries have agreed to work together to confront global steel overcapacity. The new Milwaukee Framework calls for greater transparency, stronger trade enforcement and action on market-distorting practices. Thread-->
2
7
3
291
kpoweski retweeted
A $17.5 billion federal investment in new nuclear energy projects could also provide a major boost for American manufacturing. 🇺🇸⚛️ Thanks to Buy America requirements, the plan is expected to source components from 100+ companies across more than 40 states, ... Thread-->
4
5
1
2
325