Ryan Ong

Director, Tax & Trade Policy for @Kenvue. Former @ShopfloorNAM and @USChinaBusiness; UNC and JHU/SAIS alum. (All opinions *solely* mine; RTs ≠endorsements.)

[Ryan Ong @RyanOngDC]

#Manufacturers large and small across the country are being hit by #counterfeiting and other bad actors -- see the full letter, showing the breadth, depth and diversity of support for key anti-counterfeiting provisions here: https://t.co/WRd4mEGjN7

[Jay Timmons @JayTimmonsNAM]

Counterfeits harm manufacturers and our communities. @ShopfloorNAM is leading more than 130 companies, associations and local business leaders in the call for Congress to include critical anti-counterfeit provisions in their China competition bill. https://t.co/8Ng52DhduB

[Ryan Ong @RyanOngDC]

@ryanl_hass @BrookingsChina Congratulations, Ryan -- fantastic news... they made a great choice here. Can't wait to see what's next.

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

We must ensure U.S. manufacturers can compete fairly against China around the world, including in China itself, strengthen relationships with allies and partners, and hold China accountable for harmful trade and economic behaviors that hurt our industry and our workers.

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

Ahead of tomorrow’s @committeeonccp hearing, the NAM urges a renewed effort to strengthen manufacturing in America through a competitiveness agenda focused on workforce, permitting, tax and trade so we can outcompete China. https://t.co/sTQHIyo7Hm
https://t.co/nGrgqvZ7mU

[Ryan Ong @RyanOngDC]

@JoshBlack1812 Congratulations, Josh! Wonderful news, good to know these relationships are in very capable hands. Hope to cross paths at some point soon...

[Ryan Ong @RyanOngDC]

#Manufacturers need the #Administration and #Congress to step up: promoting pro-IP policies here at home, defending strong IP frameworks abroad, and protecting American #IP against bad actors. 7/7

[Ryan Ong @RyanOngDC]

A #WorldIPDay thread: #innovation and #intellectualproperty are foundations of a competitive manufacturing base at home and U.S. #manufacturing leadership around the world, driving new products and technologies such as new-energy vehicles, lifesaving medicines, and robotics. 1/7

[Ryan Ong @RyanOngDC]

And #manufacturers continue to face major issues with rampant #counterfeiting, particularly online. #Counterfeit products such as toys, medicines, cosmetics and auto parts threaten the health and safety of businesses and consumers in the U.S. 6/7 https://t.co/WO9Ss6y1Ym

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

Strong IP protections are necessary for the U.S. to outcompete commercial rivals like China. Manufacturers urge Congress to take real steps to address IP theft and rampant counterfeiting while strengthening global IP rules. @ChrisCoons @SenThomTillis
https://t.co/TbdxAKE2lZ

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

WATCH: @JayTimmonsNAM outlined manufacturers' priorities for permitting reform at today's @EPWCmte hearing. Some of the biggest obstacles preventing manufacturers—and therefore the entire American economy—from reaching our full potential are permitting delays. @EPWGOP

[Jay Timmons @JayTimmonsNAM]

If Congress does not reverse course on these harmful tax changes, manufacturers—particularly small and medium-sized manufacturers—will face significantly higher tax burdens. That means fewer jobs and less opportunities for manufacturing workers and their families.

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

Strong IP protections are necessary for the U.S. to outcompete commercial rivals like China. Manufacturers urge Congress to take real steps to address IP theft and rampant counterfeiting while strengthening global IP rules. @ChrisCoons @SenThomTillis
https://t.co/TbdxAKE2lZ

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

The NAM wrapped up its #CompetingToWin Tour in Europe with key meetings in Brussels and Paris, cementing important partnerships and building consensus on the imperative to strengthen U.S. alliances with European nations. https://t.co/Lmh6uhNcRN

[The NAM @ShopFloorNAM]

Manufacturers are calling for clear, consistent pressure—directly and with allies—for China to fully meet trade and economic commitments it has made to the U.S., including those made during its WTO accession process. #CompetingToWin

[Jay Timmons @JayTimmonsNAM]

Manufacturers urge @POTUS to resume forging trade agreements with our international partners. With an ambitious trade agreement agenda, we can ensure that the U.S.—and not competitors like China—writes the rules for the global economy and trading system. https://t.co/LNAVR68ReG

[Jay Timmons @JayTimmonsNAM]

Unfortunately, the U.S. has not entered into a trade agreement with a new trading partner in more than a decade. Our competitors are actively negotiating new agreements that exclude us, putting manufacturers at a disadvantage. https://t.co/D7xRxgxl2v

[Jay Timmons @JayTimmonsNAM]

The WTO remains a vital arbitration body, and manufacturers need a dispute settlement system that is fully functional and effective. We have to work with our allies to ensure that all parties are coming together and figuring out what the best system is moving forward.

[Jay Timmons @JayTimmonsNAM]

In Geneva today, I am speaking with WTO leaders on manufacturers' priorities, including our opposition to IP waivers that undermine and threaten shared democratic values, innovation, competitiveness and technology leadership. 🧵 @tradereporter
https://t.co/9dqhZAqRnN