Steve Pociask

Founder and Chairman of the American Consumer Institute (ACI).
These are solely my individual views and not necessarily the views of ACI.

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

Amazing news! Matthew has released his novel, "Girl with the Golden Heart!" The early buzz has been fantastic with one reviewer calling it "gripping."
I can't wait for you all to read it. Grab your copy here: https://t.co/IsKrlEh40g. #NewBook #DebutNovel #Mystery #SupportArtists

[Brendan Carr @BrendanCarrFCC]

Today, based on national security determinations, the FCC started the process of revoking the authority of Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) to connect to the U.S. telecom network.

HKT is an affiliate of China Unicom, which we previously placed on our Covered List due to CCP ties.

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

This is a great book, but with a twist. An easy read. Check it out! https://t.co/tDyscFHQQe

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

An independent reviewer gave this book 5 stars. You can on #Kindle on Oct. 16th, but you can preorder now on #Amazon.

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

Just out! It's a great suspense #novel and among a shortlist of must-read #books!
https://t.co/PXn3MKR8EO

[Logan Kolas @Logan_Kolas]

Looking forward to serving as co-chair of the CPAAC. Here are some topics we may consider.

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

🚨 What’s going on in New York? The Affordable Broadband Act was supposed to help—but it’s hurting.

By forcing ISPs to offer $15–$20 plans, NY chased AT&T’s 5G internet out of the state and shrunk consumer choice.

Regulation shouldn’t kill competition. #Broadband #NYPolicy #ConsumerChoice

ACI Tech Policy Analyst @NateKarrenOnX offers a better approach: https://t.co/uITcOMXL5M

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

👏 👏 The Trump Administration’s new AI Action Plan lays out 90+ federal policy actions to fast-track U.S. innovation, infrastructure, and leadership in AI.
#AI #Innovation #TechPolicy #ConsumerFirst

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

💊 The truth about “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) drug pricing?

📉 Short-term savings.
🚫 Long-term losses.

MFN mimics Europe's failed drug pricing model—slashing innovation, delaying life-saving meds, and harming patients globally.

🧬 Less R&D
⏳ Slower access
🛑 No real U.S. savings

Want lower drug prices?
✅ Transparency at the pharmacy
✅ Reform PBMs
✅ Real market competition

Let’s lead with innovation—not copy Europe’s mistakes.

🔗 More from @JustinLeventhal: https://t.co/mI7MLmRdkK
#DrugPricing #MFN #HealthcareReform #Transparency #PBMs #InnovationMatters

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

‼️ The White House AI Action Plan is here—and it's a major step forward for American innovation.

ACI’s Director of Tech Policy @Logan_Kolas gets it:

“Above all else, the optimistic tone reflects a cultural shift on AI policy. A little more than two years ago, many technology leaders were calling for a pause on AI development. President Trump should be commended for his leadership in righting the ship and convincing Americans to re-think that decision: instead embracing technological adaptation and establishing an American vision at the core of AI policy.”

ACI's full statement: https://t.co/5BZzFkXcig

#AI #TechPolicy #ConsumerChoice

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

‼️ July 21 marks 15 years since Dodd Frank‼️

The Durbin Amendment promised savings but delivered fewer rewards and higher costs.
The Credit Card Competition Act risks repeating that failure.
Consumers deserve better.

Read some of our work on this topic: https://t.co/ym8wlL9z80
#CCCA #DoddFrank #SwipeFees

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

🧵 (1) A cautionary tale from New Mexico: lawmakers passed a 36% interest rate cap.

The full story 🔗 https://t.co/W5LusedNGb

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

No. AT&T pays into the USF and gets no funding from it. The same is true for Verizon. You should check your facts. The USF goes to low income, rural telecoms, hospitals, libraries, and schools.

[Grok @grok]

Yes, telecoms received billions from those funds (e.g., $8B+ USF annually, $20B+ CAF, $9B BTOP, $9B RDOF). Progress varies: CAF deployed to millions, but RDOF saw defaults (e.g., 20%+ winners forfeited). Criticisms of overpromising and inefficiencies persist, per FCC reports and studies, though recent rulings uphold funding for rural broadband.

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

@AjitPai Cracked me up

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

@StevePociask @tzduren (4) As trade negotiations proceed, the Trump administration should focus its efforts on reducing technological trade protectionism and not become distracted by European value added taxes or minor regulatory mismatches. https://t.co/YsEa3snzVZ

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

(3) The Trump administration is right that these regulations are trade barriers by another name. As ACI's @StevePociask and @tzduren have argued for years, EU micromanagement of American technology "limit competition for domestic industry and leave consumers footing the bill." https://t.co/NZhYb8flJw

[Steve Pociask @StevePociask]

The U.S. needs to stop refunding taxes to foreign Importers on taxes never paid--see https://t.co/8gMpjofnNV

[American Consumer Institute @consumerpal]

🚨 You DON'T want to miss the next livestream!

On June 11, ACI hosted “Modern Roads, Modern Taxes: Evaluating VMT from a Consumer Lens” — featuring panelists @tzduren, Michael Gorman, PhD (Univ. of Dayton), and Alex Muresianu (Tax Foundation). The insights were 🔥

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[Tirzah Duren @tzduren]

Kroger is set to close around 60 stores, following its blocked merger. Notably, none of the locations, were included in the FTC’s areas of focus.

Perfect example of how the counterfactual to a merger, isn’t always the maintenance of current competition.

https://t.co/Cr0TwClLxF

[Tirzah Duren @tzduren]

This post is especially timely for me, as I spent the weekend at Warped Tour and bought my tickets from the secondary market.

Empowering consumers ==\== limiting choice.

https://t.co/oUcMlHnG1K