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NMMA welcomes pro-growth policies highlighted in State of the Union address

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 25 Feb 16:26 PST
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As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, there is renewed momentum to invest in America's infrastructure and celebrate the outdoor experiences that connect families and communities.

Following President Trump's State of the Union address, the recreational boating industry is encouraged by the administration's continued focus on economic growth, American manufacturing and policies that support working families and small businesses.

As highlighted during the President's remarks, the passage and implementation of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" marks an important step toward strengthening the nation's economic foundation. For the recreational boating industry — a uniquely American sector where 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the United States and 93 percent of boat builders are small businesses — pro-growth tax policy is essential to long-term success.

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