Yesterday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross joined President Donald J. Trump at a White House event honoring the 2017 winners of the National Minority Enterprise Development Week Award. During the event, both President Trump and Secretary Ross addressed how the Unified Framework for Tax Reform will help bring back the competitive edge for American businesses and industries, allowing American entrepreneurs to set themselves apart on the global stage.

The Trump Administration is committed to creating a business climate in which minority business enterprises can thrive and expand. Minority-owned businesses are a bedrock of the American economy and will be a critical component in the country's new period of economic revival. The Unified Framework, supported by President Trump, cuts taxes and lowers the cost of tax compliance to unleash the potential of all businesses.

According to newly released research, small businesses are currently experiencing the highest level of optimism in a decade. The Trump Administration is listening to the interests of American small businesses, and President Trump has already taken action to remove the regulatory burdens businesses face. President Trump’s Unified Framework for Tax Reform will help bring back the competitive edge for American businesses and industries, allowing American entrepreneurs to set themselves apart on the global stage.

Get more of the facts on America First tax reform here. Watch President Trump's remarks on minority-owned businesses here.