Weekly Update - 8.3.25
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. This week, I joined “Varney & Co.” on Fox Business to discuss President Donald J. Trump’s historic $750 billion energy agreement with the European Union—part of the broader trade deal that was secured. This America First agreement boosts our economy, strengthens ties with Europe, and weakens Russia and China—all while providing Pennsylvania with the opportunity to lead in natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy. Check out the interview by clicking here or below.
STAY TUNEDI will be joining the "Fox Report" at 4:05 pm today on Fox News.
IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union (EU), fundamentally rebalancing the economic relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
- The deal bolsters America’s economy and manufacturing capabilities. The EU will purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy and make new investments of $600 billion in the United States, all by 2028.
- The United States and European Union reached a Cooperation Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade.
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This colossal deal will enable U.S. farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and manufacturers to increase U.S. exports, expand business opportunities, and help reduce the goods trade deficit with the European Union. The EU will remove significant tariffs, including the elimination of all EU tariffs on U.S. industrial goods exported to the EU, creating enormous opportunities for American-made and American-grown goods to compete and win in Europe. This new market access will drive growth across the American economy—fueling exports, expanding production, and allowing American businesses of all sizes to reach millions of new customers across the Atlantic.
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As part of President Trump’s strategy to establish balanced trade, the European Union will pay the United States a tariff rate of 15%, including on autos and auto parts, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. However, the sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper will remain unchanged—the EU will continue to pay 50% and the parties will discuss securing supply chains for these products. This new tariff regime will generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue annually and help to close the longstanding trade imbalance between the United States and Europe by encouraging local sourcing, reshoring production, and ensuring that foreign producers contribute their fair share to the American economy.
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Additional key terms of the U.S.-European Union Agreement will include:
- Massive EU Investment in the United States: The EU will invest $600 billion in the United States over the course of President Trump’s term. This new investment is in addition to the over $100 billion EU companies already invest in the United States every year.
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Unleashing American Energy: The EU will double down on America as the Energy Superpower by purchasing $750 billion of U.S. energy exports through 2028. This will strengthen the United States’ energy dominance, reduce European reliance on adversarial sources, and narrow our trade deficit with the EU.
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Tariff Barriers: The European Union will work with the United States to eliminate tariffs in various sectors and will provide meaningful quotas for other products, which, when combined, will create commercially meaningful market access opportunities for a significant amount of U.S. goods exports to the European Union, supporting high-quality American jobs.
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Non-Tariff Barriers for U.S. Industrial Exports: The European Union will work to address a range of U.S. concerns related to various EU requirements that are burdensome to U.S. exporters, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, including through efforts to eliminate the red tape that U.S. exporters face when doing business in the European Union.
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Non-Tariff Barriers for U.S. Agriculture Exports: The United States and the European Union intend to work together to address non-tariff barriers affecting trade in food and agricultural products, including streamlining requirements for sanitary certificates for U.S. pork and dairy products.
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No Free Riders: The United States and the European Union will establish strong rules of origin to ensure that the benefits of this agreement flow directly to the United States and the European Union, not to third countries.
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Barriers for Digital Trade: The United States and the European Union intend to address unjustified digital trade barriers. In that respect, the European Union confirms that it will not adopt or maintain network usage fees. Furthermore, the United States and the European Union will maintain zero customs duties on electronic transmissions.
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Economic Security: The United States and the European Union agree to strengthen economic security alignment to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation. The two sides will take complementary actions to address non-market policies of third parties, as well as cooperating on inbound and outbound investment reviews, export controls, and duty evasion.
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Commercial Deals: The United States and European Union recognize a series of major commercial agreements across key sectors—including energy and semiconductors—that will further expand U.S. exports to the European market.
- Military Equipment: The European Union agreed to purchase significant amounts of U.S. military equipment.
Later, I joined Congressman GT Thompson, Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr., and U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie for a roundtable discussion with business and industry leaders to support energy innovation, advance manufacturing, and unlock economic opportunity in Pennsylvania’s rural communities. We discussed modernizing permitting, growing our energy sector, and expanding career & technical education to make PA the national leader in workforce development. From the classroom to the jobsite and the boardroom, we're focused on aligning federal policy with practical solutions that create jobs and drive growth. Thank you to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for hosting. Click here or below to learn more.
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette also covered our event. Click here to read more.
Additionally, WKOK Newsradio reported on our roundtable. Click here to read more.
Click here to read a recap by the Pottsville Republican Herald.
Finally, click here to read a story from the Daily Item.
I had a great time at the Schuylkill County Fair—one of our region’s longest-running summer traditions. I even got behind the wheel for the Celebrity Tractor Pull, always a crowd favorite and a lot of fun!
Thanks to Paul Kennedy, who’s led the Fair Association for more than a decade, for taking the time to walk me through the grounds and show me what’s new this year. Since 1984, the Fair has brought the community together to celebrate our agricultural roots, showcase student achievements in 4-H and FFA, and support local organizations and small businesses. I was glad to treat this year’s Fair Royalty to milkshakes and to donate an American flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol—a small token of appreciation for a fair that means so much to this community. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with so many constituents throughout the night—my thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who work year after year to make the Fair a success.
Click here to read more in the Pottsville Republican Herald.
On Thursday, I joined several state legislators and industry leaders for a tour of two groundbreaking facilities in Susquehanna County that are turning produced water—the waste byproduct of fracking—into something of strategic value: lithium. At Avonlea’s Kendra II site in Springville and Gradiant/C2G’s facility in Montrose, we saw how private-sector innovation is transforming what was once discarded into a domestic supply of critical minerals. This is how we secure energy dominance, reduce reliance on China, and create new jobs.
Pennsylvania is at the forefront of critical mineral innovation. Click here to read a story on our visit in WKOK Newsradio.
After our tour, we held a roundtable in Susquehanna County that brought together state legislators, industry leaders, and energy innovators to chart a bold path forward for Pennsylvania’s role in America’s critical mineral future.
Thanks to State Rep. Jonathan Fritz and Bill desRosiers of Coterra Energy for helping organize an insightful and productive discussion. We had a productive conversation about how government and industry can work together to scale up mineral extraction, cut red tape, and bring new investment to energy communities across Pennsylvania. I also highlighted legislation I will soon introduce to establish a production tax credit for extracting critical minerals—including rare earth elements from coal byproducts and lithium from fracking brine. These credits will help unlock overlooked domestic resources, strengthen U.S. manufacturing, and convert industrial waste streams into valuable supply chain inputs. With the right policy and private-sector partnership, Pennsylvania is ready to power the next chapter of American energy.
Click here or below to learn more.
Click here to read a recap of our roundtable in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader.
Click here to read a report in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
Later, I visited a Head Start facility. Head Start is a very important program for low-income families, and it makes a real difference in the lives of thousands of children. It provides early education and support that helps set children up for success.
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of joining friends and supporters in Williamsport for a great evening in support of our campaign—a special thank you to Carol Savoy for hosting this event. We were joined by leaders in business and across the community—united in our effort to deliver results for Pennsylvania. Together, we’re building momentum and working toward a stronger future for our Commonwealth and our country.
I want to thank Carol Savoy, an amazing woman. Her husband, Bob, gave an absolutely beautiful introduction. It was enormously well attended by some great people. Several notable local elected officials, community leaders, and friends were in attendance. Thank you, Carol and Bob, so much.
Finally, I participated in the Triton Hose Company Firemen's Parade in Tunkhannock with our State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Stacy is a tireless public servant, a true champion for Pennsylvanians and a great friend. We had a great, but wet, time greeting so many attendees. Thank you to all who braved the weather to join us.
I welcomed Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman to Pottsville for a roundtable with community and regional banking leaders at the historic Yuengling Brewery.
We had a productive discussion on how we can modernize oversight to support responsible lending, protect consumers, and encourage innovation—without overburdening the banks that serve Main Street. We also covered key issues like tailored regulation, fraud prevention, deposit insurance, and the need for clear and commonsense guidance.
Grateful to Vice Chair Bowman for her leadership—and to Duncan Campbell of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Kevin Shivers of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, and Yuengling for making today’s roundtable possible. Click here to read more in Skook News. Click here to read more in WKOK Newsradio.
On Friday, I joined the annual Northeast Leadership Golf Outing. I am pictured below with my good friends Chairman Bob Tambour and Bold Gold President Vince Benedetto.
Shelley and I are also pictured with Father Tom Looney, President of King's College.
Yesterday, we held our annual Team Meuser Picnic in the Park at Knoebels!
Thanks to all the families, neighbors, and supporters from across the 9th District who joined us for an afternoon of food, conversation, and fun.
A special thanks to the Knoebel family for once again welcoming us to their incredible park — especially to the excellent Knoebels staff for their outstanding hospitality.
I am always grateful for the chance to connect with the people I’m honored to serve. We appreciated our good friends, Senator Lynda Culver and Representatives Robert Leadbeter, Tim Twardzik, and Joanne Stehr, for joining us. What a great day. We have a great team, and we are always eager to meet the constituents we have the honor of serving every day!
May God continue to bless our nation. I look forward to seeing you soon,
Dan Meuser
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