| BAMW: Buying American the way of eagles Bald Eagles were removed from the endangered species list in June 2007 because their population recovered, even though the protections under the Eagle Act continue to apply. |
| Washington Times Against Protectionism Before They Were For It President Obama is visiting Asia, and is blasted over and over about America's supposedly "protectionist" policies. Think about it, the country with the massive trade surplus accuses the country with the massive trade deficit of being "protectionist." Call it The Audacity Of Projection. |
| Wind turbine jobs blow in China's direction Most of the wind energy projects seeking money under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act rely on foreign-made turbines. There would be perhaps 330 jobs created in Texas. Most would be temporary construction jobs. Meanwhile, thousands of Chinese workers in the northeastern industrial city Shenyang would build the labor-intensive turbines. |
| China's A-Power to Build U.S. Wind Turbine Factory China's A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. and the U.S. Renewable Energy Group -- partners in a Texas wind farm that has raised eyebrows and concerns on Capitol Hill -- announced plans today to build a wind turbine production factory in the United States. The 320,000-square-foot plant would employ roughly 1,000 U.S. workers and produce 1,100 megawatts of turbines annually for projects in the Americas, according to an agreement signed by the companies. The turbines would be built with technology licensed by A-Power and mechanical components sourced from U.S. manufacturers. |
| BAMW: Preserving American military heritage and pride Cockpit USA has been a supplier of fine civilian and military apparel for 35 years, and now their classic American collection of quality goods are available from their New York headquarters to anywhere in America you happen to be |
| Toyota recall unable to prevent 19 fatalities The Los Angeles Times is reporting this morning that over 1,000 Toyota and Lexus owners have reported sudden, spontaneous acceleration of their vehicles. 3.8 million vehicles in the U.S. have been recalled due to an improper-fitting floormat which could possibly get stuck under the gas pedal. The Los Angeles Times is reporting they have found crashes which resulted in 19 fatalities. |
| BAMW: Christmas and Consumer Patriotism You may remember back in June of this year when JC Penney came out with a shirt that said "AMERICAN MADE" across the front. |
| One Million Maclaren Strollers Recalled -- What’s up? There have been a run of baby products recalled lately including cribs, jog strollers, bassinets, even jars organic apple baby food. There have been 15 reports of children placing their finger in the made-in-china stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States. |
| BAMW: Strolling down the American Aisle Have you ever been strolling down the aisle of a nearby, local retail store and wondered why they don't have an "American Aisle" where you could find only American-made goods? |
| U.S., EU Seek Trade Probe of China Raw-Material Curbs The U.S. and the European Union asked the World Trade Organization to probe Chinese taxes on exports of raw materials used in the metals and chemical industries, escalating a third joint complaint against China. The duties discourage the export of commodities including coke, bauxite and manganese that are "critical" for U.S. and European manufacturers, while keeping them cheaper and available in China, the U.S. and the EU said yesterday. |
| Recovery dollars for foreign-owned companies The Investigative Reporting Workshop at the American University School of Communication reports that a large portion of clean energy grant money has gone to foreign-owned companies. 84 percent ($849 million) $1.05 billion in clean energy grant money was awarded to foreign-owned wind companies. |
| BAMW: Protect the 'Made in USA' label Do you feel the 'Made in USA' label and its integrity and value should be protected? |
| US wants India to decrease tariffs on industrial goods Commerce ministry officials are examining a demand made by the US that India should agree to steep tariff cuts on a range of industrial products that cover about 60 per cent of the latterÕs overall imports. Brazil has informed that it cannot accept WashingtonÕs requests made during a bilateral meeting in Paris last month. |
| China to pursue trade case against US automakers China has told the U.S. that it will take steps that could lead to higher tariffs on imports of autos made by GM, Chrysler and Ford. |
| BAMW: Power of the 'Made in USA' label propels domestic sales Is there any real power in the 'Made in USA' label when it comes to influencing American consumers? |
| You should buy American When I graduated from high school, jobs were plentiful and foreign competition was insignificant. I had three auto plants, five steel plants, a copper smelter, an aluminum mill and dozens of other manufacturing facilities to choose from in the Metro area. |