The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on 2021 policies and business

A new presidential administration, changes to control of the Senate, a surging pandemic. What does it all mean for small and midsize businesses from a policy perspective?

We invited senior leaders at The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide an exclusive briefing to the Vistage community. Hear from Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, and Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, as they offer insider perspectives on what to anticipate across a broad spectrum of issues.

We encourage you to watch the full discussion, and have added chapters to make it easy for you to revisit their perspectives on the issues most important to you.

Key discussion points

1. (10:58) Economic stimulus: Maximizing relief programs like PPP, EIDL and tax credits while managing restrictions and policies that impact the global economy.
2. (19:23) Role of employers in supporting vaccinations: As supply improves, employers can help with vaccine distribution through education, incentives and time off for their employees.
3. (22:28) Workforce a priority for the new administration: Investing in the workforce to enhance domestic competitiveness, from job creation to reskilling displaced workers.
4. (27:21) Infrastructure and technology: Priorities range from physical infrastructure to cybersecurity and 5G technology, regulating and collaborating on the online platforms that drive global business.
5. (34:32) Trade and tariffs: Positive changes anticipated for steel and aluminum tariffs, while change in tariffs in place with China will be slow.
6. (40:39) Brexit challenges and opportunities: Opportunity for U.S. trade deal with UK, uncertainty for those who operate in or do business with the UK.
7. (43:43) Immigration policy: Progress in programs including DACA, temporary worker programs and high-skilled workers will help meet employment needs. Need to link migration and immigration.
8. (49:32) COVID-19 management: Resources needed domestically and internationally to manage COVID-19 transmission, vaccine distribution and healthcare implications beyond the pandemic.
9. (55:41) Tax reform and deficit: Tax reform is helping, not likely to change. Reform needed to address the deficit incurred prior to the pandemic, caused by long-term entitlement programs.

About the presenters

Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, USCC

Neil Bradley has spent two decades working directly with congressional committee chairpersons and other high-ranking policymakers to achieve solutions. At the Chamber, Bradley is responsible for aligning the organization’s overall policy priorities and advocacy efforts. He oversees several major policy divisions within the Chamber, including economic, employment and small business policy.

Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, USCC

Myron Brilliant provides strategic direction to over 80 regional and industry experts working to advance transparent, rules-based trade and investment policies around the globe. Under Brilliant’s leadership, the Chamber developed the largest international government relations program of any U.S. trade association, conducting programming in over 50 markets.

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