Biden and Obama know they will have to mount a major public relations campaign to try to overcome the strength and opposition of the National Rifle Association.
"I am pleased that Ensinger's long and fruitful association with Wales will be able to go from strength to strength, and that almost 50 new jobs will be created, " said the minister for economic development and transport Andrew Davies.
Stepherson and Tepper both anticipate strength from emerging markets as the U.S. economy finds its footing, as does National Association of Manufacturers economist Dave Huether.