A Better Way to Buy American
Buying American is about so much more than simply buying American-made products. We truly buy American only when we buy American-made products from American-owned companies–that’s what keeps more jobs, more profits, and more tax revenue within our national borders.
American-owned companies typically pay more taxes to our U.S. Treasury, employ more American workers, and use more domestic parts in their products than foreign-owned companies. Want to learn more?
ARTICLES BY ROGER SIMMERMAKER
American flags help consumers find U.S. products
There is a lot of confusion these days about what constitutes an American product. Even though the Federal Trade Commission has given (mostly) clear guidelines, which include defining ‘Made in…
Blade + Blue is among the best in American-made apparel
I love writing about American-based companies with which I’ve had a positive, personal experience. Blade + Blue is one such company. Almost everything Blade + Blue makes is made in…
Enjoy authentic Chicago-style pizza without leaving home
By Roger Simmermaker November 24. 2024 Ever since I left Chicago, where I went to college in the mid-1980s, there is one thing that I miss from there above just…
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BUY HERE, NOT THERE
Local businesses don’t just sell goods; they build community, support families, and keep our towns vibrant. It’s easier than you’d think to skip the enormous e-commerce sites and explore some of these local gems that support your neighbors. Our region is packed with incredible local…
Nissei completes factory expansion in Texas
The decision to expand the U.S. factory was made in March 2023, and the added floor will allow Nissei to assemble injection molding machines with clamping force up to 29,400kN (3,000 tons). The operation of the U.S. factory began in March 2018. It will also…
FHWA Announces Updates to Buy America Requirements to Promote Domestic Manufacturing in Transportation Projects
“This new rule reverses decades-old policy that effectively allowed the use of taxpayer dollars to purchase foreign products for U.S. transportation purposes,” said Acting Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Gloria M. Shepherd. “American businesses now have a unique opportunity to take advantage of the broader federal…
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