According to the 2015 census, the middle class no longer constitutes the majority of Americans — a historic and troubling shift. It’s not hard to draw a line from the decimation of manufacturing to this … Read More
From the 1950s to the 1980s, the local garment industry declined and eventually disappeared. Casual fashion trends in the 1960s and 1970s reduced demand for traditional and formal garments. Manufacturing moved to cheaper international labor … Read More
Gat Creek manufactures high-end solid wood furniture at a 140,000-square-foot plant in West Virginia’s Appalachia region. It recently completed a $10 million expansion, which included a 40% increase in manufacturing space and more and better … Read More
A spokesperson for Harley-Davidson confirmed the company will temporarily have three of its models produced overseas. The company says the “non-core Revolution Max powertrain equipped models (Pan America, Sportster S, Nightster)” will move to its … Read More
There are ways to tell if a flag is genuinely made in the U.S., VandenBosch said. If it is, it has a specific tag saying it is made in the U.S.A. and it includes a … Read More
In 2019, Mexico pledged to hold the volume of its steel exports to specific levels. In return, the Trump administration agreed to lift tariffs on steel shipped from Mexico. That seemed promising for America’s steel … Read More
Since 1927, Wright has manufactured all of their wrenches, ratchets, sockets, and attachments in Barberton, Ohio. They use no foreign blanks and only U.S. steel (hot forged from Wright Alloy Steel). Tools are very carefully … Read More
Americans are buying more goods made in America. Kearney’s U.S. Self-Sufficiency Index had been gradually declining between 2013 and 2020. But since the pandemic, that trend has reversed, with the index increasing 5% from 2022 … Read More
Right now, many families have no idea they are buying cheap, imported canned foods. Imports of canned fruits and vegetables from China increased 43% between 2019 and 2022. The American Consumer Awareness of National Source … Read More
My Green Mattress is crafted in the USA, ensuring exceptional manufacturing standards and ethical labor practices. My Green Mattress is dedicated to handcrafting eco-friendly, certified organic mattresses that focus on your family’s health and offer superior … Read More
If you’re in the market for a high-quality cutting board, the Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board might just be what you need. After several weeks of daily use, the board has held up … Read More
Bitzer Scroll Inc. is getting a $5 million federal grant to increase its production of electric heat pump components at its factory in DeWitt, an expansion that is expected to create 20 new jobs. Funding … Read More
GM is cutting staff in Chinese market-related departments, including research and development, according to people familiar with the matter. Reductions in factory capacity and additional job cuts are under consideration. GM and its joint ventures … Read More
Simone Biles won four more medals during the Paris Olympics, making her the most decorated American gymnast ever. All that attention has also helped push a company that produces American-made apparel into the spotlight. GK … Read More
Some of the items at Sussex IM were previously made by companies in China. Now, through a blend of factory automation, skilled labor, and other advantages, the work can be done affordably in Wisconsin, which … Read More
With their sleek websites, localized ads and social media campaigns featuring users who appear to be American or European, it would be easy for the casual scroller to miss that these are made-in-China products. They’re … Read More
Failure to use American steel will cost a Fresno contractor $142,000. Because the project used federal funds, Sebastian had to comply with the “Buy American” program, which meant it needed to use American-made steel. Sebastian … Read More
America’s private sector also needs more ocean-going ships. According to US government estimates, China has more than 7,300 merchant ships. The US has just 178. In case of emergency, China’s Navy has a vast supply … Read More
U.S. flags flying atop federal government buildings and military installations — and draping the coffins of military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country — will be 100% American-made in the future. President … Read More
The US imported approximately 10 million American flags in 2017, with 99.5 percent of them coming from China. “We manufacture the flags and banners for various countries and the US just takes a small market … Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a significant rule change that will impact the labeling of products made in the United States. The new rule states that the claim of “Manufactured in USA” is … Read More
China has been playing dirty by forcing foreign businesses to share their technologies in order to get access to the Chinese markets and by stealing intellectual property out of the hands of other nations. These … Read More
China has told Taiwanese workers they do not need to fear a new death penalty mandate if they do not break the law. The message to Taiwanese employees of China-based multinational companies came after the … Read More
Today, America produces more than 19.41 billion liters of beer, just behind China in global production volume, according to a 2022 report from BarthHaas. Below, discover a selection of some of the best American-made beers. … Read More