ITI: President Biden Should Prioritize U.S. Competitiveness in State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association ITI issued the following statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address this evening:
“As the premier global advocate for technology representing the world’s most innovative companies, ITI appreciates the Biden Administration’s important work to advance U.S. economic competitiveness and technological leadership. We’re grateful that President Biden recognizes that the technology industry creates millions of jobs and improves all Americans’ lives, and that policies that support a successful U.S. technology industry are vital to continued economic growth in the face of global geopolitical challenges.
“In his address to the nation, President Biden should call on the U.S. Congress to work together to advance policies that promote innovation and grow the U.S. economy. President Biden can do that by calling on the 118th Congress to examine crucial issues such as workforce development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and more.
“President Biden also has a unique opportunity to urge the U.S. Congress to prioritize bipartisan action on comprehensive privacy legislation that builds trust and confidence with consumers and continues to drive innovation across the U.S., and to unite to advance an ambitious and bipartisan policy agenda that does not hinder that innovative spirit, and instead ensures Americans can continue to benefit from technology and innovation.
“ITI and its member companies look forward to continued dialogue with President Biden, the administration, and the 118th Congress. We remain committed to driving consensus to advance opportunity in the United States.”
Last month, ITI sent its 2023 Policy Priorities: A Tech Policy Roadmap for U.S. Competitiveness and Growth (opens in a new tab) to Biden Administration officials and the 118th Congress to drive America’s economic competitiveness across the technology policy landscape. The 14 recommendations focus on areas of opportunities for U.S. tech leadership including AI, federal privacy legislation, and climate change mitigation; policies that affect competitiveness including export controls and outbound investment screening; and areas that foster economic growth including semiconductor manufacturing, telecommunications, and high-skilled immigration.
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