An Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump: Give BOSS Straw a Try and Make America Great Again

Dear President Trump,

I respect and appreciate your commitment to ensuring that American consumers have the freedom to choose the products they use. Your stance against government-mandated paper straws aligns with the principles of personal choice and free enterprise. However, I believe that your broad statements dismissing paper straws overlook an important fact: not all paper straws are created equal.

As the founder of BOSS Straw, a proudly American company based in Woodstock, Illinois, I’ve dedicated my career to the paper industry, harnessing decades of expertise to revolutionize the paper straw. Traditional paper straws often fall short, turning soggy, altering flavors, and failing to last. Like many, I found paper straws to be flimsy and frustrating. That’s why I invested over $2 million and more than 18 months into research and development to create the world’s best paper straw: an FDA-compliant, biodegradable, and exceptionally durable paper straw that holds strong for up to two weeks in any beverage, hot or cold, all without compromising taste.

Mr. President, did you know that 97% of straws on the market today are made in China, with no requirement to meet FDA compliance? BOSS Straws are 100% American-made, held to the highest safety standards, and designed to keep jobs right here in the USA. We are a small business living the American dream, working hard to innovate and manufacture a product that contributes to our economy and our environment.

I understand your executive order allowing a return to plastic straws, and I fully support the right to choose. But as a leader who has championed small businesses and American manufacturing, I urge you to put my straws to the test. Let’s arrange a meeting where you, Lara, and your grandchildren can try BOSS Straw paper straws firsthand. You will see why they are not just another paper straw—they are the best in the world, made right here in the United States.

Fox News’ Jesse Watters conducted a 24-hour test of BOSS Straws on live television and called them the ‘Best Paper Straw Of All Time.’ I invite you to do the same. Your statements could make or break a small American business that has poured everything into creating a superior product. I respectfully ask that you reconsider your stance, not based on old assumptions, but on firsthand experience.

President Trump, I love this country and have dedicated myself to making a difference through innovation and hard work. I ask you to give BOSS Straw a chance to show you what American ingenuity can do; please don’t put this small business owner out of business.

Sincerely, 

Guy Spinelli