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Jan 9, 2026 4:00 AM

Sean Duffy Touts American Manufacturing Push After Boeing–Alaska Air Deal: 'The Golden Age Of Travel...'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has touted the U.S.'s push towards domestic manufacturing following a multi-aircraft deal between Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) and Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK).

The Golden Age Of Travel

In a post on the social media platform X on Thursday, Duffy shared a video touting America's manufacturing. "American manufacturing is back," Duffy said, adding that it signifies the U.S.'s manufacturing muscle in both the aviation and automotive sectors.

"The Golden Age of Travel means we are making the best products in the world HERE in the USA," Duffy said in the caption posted along with the video.

Speaking on the deal between the two companies, Duffy said that it signified "the confidence that Alaska has in Boeing, that ...