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House Republicans, led by Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, sent a letter in support of President Donald Trump's efforts to support and protect American industries, which they said "starkly contrast" with former President Joe Biden's administration.

Pfluger pointed to a specific case regarding the Vulcan Materials Company, which is one of the largest producers of construction aggregates and has been a key part of infrastructure development in both the United States and Mexico. In 1986, the company began to build and operate a limestone quarry in Mexico, which was able to supply crucial construction materials to Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

In May 2022, however, the Mexican government's military unlawfully invaded and shut down Vulcan's facilities in Mexico, depriving neighboring American states of crucial construction materials. Pfluger noted that this action not only disrupted the "construction of essential infrastructure projects," but it also "[put] American jobs at risk."

Meanwhile, the Biden administration stood by and did nothing.

'Holding Mexico accountable sends a powerful message that the United States fully supports its businesses and workers.'

With Vulcan's facility in Mexico located less than 400 miles from American soil, Pfluger points out that there are also national security interests as well as economic ones to be vigilant of. The fact that the Mexican military illegally invaded an American facility without consequence sounded the alarm for Pluger and his Republican colleagues.

But now with Trump back in office, Pfluger and other House Republicans have expressed optimism about the new administration's trade policies and prioritization of American workers and industries.

"This starkly contrasts the previous administration, which stood by as the Mexican government forced the closure of Vulcan Materials’ limestone quarry and deepwater port in the Yucatan Peninsula in 2022," the letter reads.

"Thank you for your leadership and commitment to upholding American First [sic] interests," the letter reads. "Holding Mexico accountable sends a powerful message that the United States fully supports its businesses and workers. We stand ready to back your efforts to protect American companies and hold our allies responsible for their unfair treatment of American businesses."

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Trump enjoys yet another confirmation for his Cabinet



The Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of commerce Tuesday night.

Lutnick was narrowly confirmed in a 51-45 party-line vote, making him the 17th member of Trump's Cabinet to be confirmed. Notably, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted to block Lutnick's confirmation on the final floor vote despite siding with 15 Republicans to advance his nomination through committee.

'He was an inspiration to the World - The embodiment of resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy.'

Lutnick served as co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team and has long championed a tariff-forward trade policy as well as implementing DOGE-style spending cuts.

"He will lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative," Trump said in a post on Truth Social announcing his nomination.

Prior to his nomination, Lutnick had spent decades working on Wall Street and securing his role as CEO of Cantor and Fitzgerald at the impressive age of 29. However, the trajectory of his career was forever changed following the terrorist attacks on September 11 that claimed the lives of hundreds of his employees, including his brother.

"He emerged from these events with an indomitable sense of purpose to rebuild the firm to honor those lost, support their families, and become a beacon of hope for those who remained," Trump said in the statement. "He was an inspiration to the World - The embodiment of resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy."

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