The State of American Business
At her annual address, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark says that the state of American business must be “growth-oriented, market-driven, future-focused—but above all, fearless.”
As the nation marks 250 years, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark outlines why free enterprise and the confidence to lead remain essential to long-term economic growth and opportunity in her annual State of American Business address.
“Reaching and sustaining 3% growth is the fastest, surest way to raise living standards for Americans. And that is a goal we all share,” Clark said.
JPMorganChase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon, Hilton President and CEO Christopher J. Nassetta, and Carlyle Group Co-Chairman David Rubenstein joined Clark for a timely conversation on how business can keep America on the path toward growth and opportunity.
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Discover what U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark and leading business leaders are saying about the state of the economy and the top issues shaping the domestic and global business landscape in 2026 and beyond.
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