Key facts
- Mayor Muriel Bowser stated Washington, D.C. needs a better business climate.
- The city aims to attract new industries and enhance competitiveness against Virginia and Maryland.
- Bowser noted President Trump's initial lack of knowledge about D.C. but subsequent realization of his influence.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has emphasized the need for the city to foster a more attractive business environment. Speaking at an Axios AM Live event, Bowser stated that improving the business climate is crucial for Washington, D.C. to successfully draw in new industries and effectively compete with its neighboring states, Virginia and Maryland. Bowser also commented on her interactions with President Donald Trump, noting that he initially did not know much about D.C. but later seemed to realize the extent of his influence in the city.