No concerns about quality of work yet, but the gap between inflation and wage growth is dangerous. The strong job numbers reflect three factors: AI-related construction/manufacturing, healthcare (aging society), and leisure/hospitality (consumers still spending despite being worried).

Consumers tell pollsters they are sour on the economy, but they haven't pulled back on spending yet.

The Chamber has never liked government taking ownership stakes in businesses. This is not an emergency. Taking equity positions to enjoy the upside breaks down the wall between the appropriate roles of government and the private sector.

Historically, government equity stakes were congressionally authorized, for emergencies, with no voting rights, and with a quick exit plan. Long-term stakes risk political interference.

Under the Defense Production Act, there are tools like loan guarantees and purchase agreements that can meet those needs without long-term government ownership.

Long-term ownership stakes run risks of political interference into business decisions and markets.

The donation is to defend free enterprise against threats from both the progressive left and populist right, such as price controls, interest rate caps, and government ownership in the private sector.

Price controls create shortages and distort market signals. The campaign will influence public opinion, educate, and inform lawmakers.