This is The Chairman's Countdown with your host, Zach Model, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America. Countdown with us as we explore trade, tariffs, and industrial strategy with the leaders driving America's prosperity and security.

We've got Congressman Daniel Webster. And, uh, Congressman Webster joins us from Florida's 11th Congressional District. Uh, His district is home to a strong manufacturing community, and it spans right across Central Florida. Representative Webster has been a respected voice for Florida manufacturers, US workers, and he's a champion for economic resiliency. He serves on some key committees that advance infrastructure, manufacturing, and economic development priorities like those impact his district but also the nation. And here at the Coalition for a Prosperous America, we're so proud to partner with Congressman Webster and leaders like him to showcase how America can rebuild its industrial strength and make good jobs for everyday average Americans.

We want their wages rising faster than costs, and making things is the best way to do that. Congressman, thank you for being here. You know, there's a major manufacturer in your district, and I would be remiss if I didn't start with them. Uh, Nucor Steel, one of America's biggest steel mills, they've got a major presence in your district. Uh, they're driving investment in, and, and steel making and jobs in Florida. What do you see going on at that factory?

Well, I think the, the key is we're trying to maintain steel production in, in the United States. Uh, for too long, we, uh, kind of, uh, packaged up our, our jobs and sent them elsewhere, thinking we were doing everybody a, a favor. We were doing no one a favor. We were losing our jobs, losing our economy, losing the base that we had. And so, taking American jobs and shipping them overseas seemed to be a great thing at the time, but it was not. And so, we're trying to gain them back, keep them back, and then have a, have a, have a place for them to work.

Well, you're, you're reading my talking points, it feels like, Congressman, because that's exactly how I feel. They're great jobs for good Americans. And, you know, the data shows that. Chuck, what, you know, we've done some research on steel and, and the kind of high-wage jobs and investment that, that this kind of investment creates. What does the research show about these jobs and why are they so important like the Congressman is saying?

Yeah, that's right. I mean, they, they drive wages, uh, and they drive the cost, especially in steel, they drive the cost for everything else down, right? You know, people think, uh, if we on-shore, things are going to get more expensive, but that's just not the case. In fact, what we do is, well, by building up our domestic capacity, especially in things like steel and aluminum, uh, we're driving down the costs for all manufacturing because we get more capacity here, things being done at a higher volume more efficiently, and, uh, so, while we si- simultaneously strengthen our national security, we're also making manufacturing cheaper here.

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Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) discusses with his guests the consequences of the great flight of American manufacturing and American manufacturing jobs to China after China was admitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on December 11, 2001 and granted most "favored nation" trading status by the United States on December 27, 2001. They also address the long claw back that's been occurring over the past twenty-five years, culminating in the elections of Donald Trump in 2016 and then again in 2024, and his imposition of tariffs as measures to combat unfair trading practices. that have hurt the United States under the WTO and the resulting cheating that's occurred since China's admission.

His guests for this episode are Jon Toomey, President of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin, United States House of Representatives (IN-09)

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Session 1: Michael and Rita discuss turning Problems Turned to Solutions!

Session 2: Guest: Jeshaiah Eggers, CEO and Founder Company Sewing Solutions 4U LLC Phone: (740) 407-7481 Email: Jeshaiah@sewingsolutions4u.com Website: sewingsolutions4u.com

The Story that Comes to Life At Sewing Solutions 4U, we are committed to providing high-quality products, with reasonable lead times and Minimum order quantities. Sewing Solutions 4U was created by a former Nurse, whose passion for technique and precision crossed paths with the textile industry. This created the drive to learn and excel in product processes, allowing a smaller scale manufacturer to be born. Our commitment to excel in product manufacturing, has allowed for many clients to sustain and grow their operations.

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Kevin Cody Founder and CEO: FLI Products Phone: 630 240 0819 Email: KevinC@FLIproducts.com

Bio: As the founder of First Light, Inc. and FLI Products, I’ve spent over 20 years bringing Made-in-USA products to life—from concept to national retail placement. Our product line, including Blade Guard®, Flex Strainer™, Tomato Crater™, Cordsafe®, and more, has appeared on shelves at Walmart, Menards, and Scheels, helping homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts solve everyday challenges. After 20 years in manufacturing, distribution, and retail In 2003, Kevin sought to use his combined expertise to assist new manufacturers interested in a quickly growing B2B and DTC business thru product development, marketing, packaging, and distribution, with a focus on the Hardware and Home Products channels. Since then he has grown multiple companies, generating $100+ million in new business and employing a team developing, packaging, marketing and distributing new products.

Kevin is a true Merchant at heart, building relationships, collaborating with manufacturers and retailers by creating compelling assortments with innovation and value, from concept to shelf. He has a rich experience in lighting, home and housewares, hand tools and seasonal categories across multiple retail and online channels, nationally. He is a real leader with transcendent values and a global vision to bring light into the unlit world, with a passion for the disadvantaged.

My passion is guiding inventors, manufacturers, and retail buyers to create win-win opportunities, whether through product launches, consulting, or strategic partnerships.

Questions:

1. Jeshaiah, what makes Sewing Solutions 4U unique?

2. What was the inspiration for Sewing Solutions 4U?

3. How long has the company been manufacturing?

4. What are some of the different products you manufacture?

Session 3

1. Kevin, what do you do?

2. Jeshaiah, How do you and Kevin work together?

3. Jeshaiah, how do you grow?

Session 4:

1. Kevin, what types of products do you carry?

2. How do you see products changing and growing?

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