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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Ferrara Manufacturing is boosting tech, ‘Made-in-USA’ products at its Long Island factory
As “Made-in-USA” products get more popular every year, the Federal Trade Commission is ensuring manufacturers stay compliant with the label’s strict standards for both production and marketing. And with the Trump administration urging the onshoring of America’s manufacturing industry, New York-based Ferrara Manufacturing is one…
A Hot New Label for Luxury Brands to Consider: ‘Made in America’
Manufacturing outside Europe hasn’t harmed LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton either. The brand already has three large factories in America that produce handbags for the local market. These purses carry a “made in U.S.A. of imported materials” label and shoppers don’t seem to mind. LVMH’s Arnault said…
Southern Shrimp Alliance claims widespread shrimp mislabeling among Tampa, Florida, restaurants
The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) claims that 96 percent of the shrimp tested at restaurants in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A., was imported, despite being largely marketed as domestic product. DNA testing conducted by Houston, Texas, U.S.A.-based SEAD Consulting found that of 44 restaurants…
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