WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) congratulates Former Congressman Sean Duffy on his nomination by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation.

“Sean Duffy is a proven pro-business leader whose time in Congress demonstrated his deep understanding of the challenges facing American industries,” said Eric Hoplin, NAW CEO. “His commitment to reducing regulatory burdens and fostering policies that enable businesses to thrive will have a transformative impact on the distribution industry, the backbone of the U.S. supply chain. NAW looks forward to collaborating with him to advance infrastructure and transportation policies that strengthen our economy, support American workers, and drive U.S. competitiveness on the global stage.”

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is one of America’s leading trade associations, representing the $8.2 trillion wholesale distribution industry. Our industry employs more than 6 million workers throughout the United States, accounting for 1/3 of the U.S. GDP. 35,000 wholesale distribution companies operate in nearly 150,000 places of business across North America, including all 50 states.