“As we all saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, local and domestic supply lines are essential to keep our economy functioning normally,” Quade said. “Keeping this smelter open saves jobs and ensures Missouri serves an integral … Read More
China now accounts for 95 percent of imports of ibuprofen, 91 percent of imports of hydrocortisone, 70 percent of imports of acetaminophen, and 40 to 45 percent of imports of penicillin. Most of the generic … Read More
Buyer Beware: Two of these five companies are foreign-owned. Milwaukee Tools may have begun in Wisconsin, but it is now owned by Hong Kong-based (officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of … Read More
The letter cited Qingdao Sunsong’s public filings, which state the company’s products are subject to U.S. import tariffs of 25% imposed on certain goods made in China and that “in order to reduce tariff costs, … Read More
Apparel makers in the Carolinas say trade policy must change because of a boom in tariff-free shipments to U.S. consumers from foreign manufacturers. The surviving companies are mostly family-run and privately held, consistently steering money … Read More
Trying to buy American-made can be frustrating in just about any store aisle, but it’s especially difficult when it comes to toys. According to CNN Money, almost 90 percent of toys sold in the U.S. … Read More
A few years ago, American satellites were launched into space using China made rockets. “The insurance companies wanted better rocket technology for safety…so we gave that technology to them,” Sherman said. “Now they have better … Read More
US lawmakers have banned the Defense Department from buying batteries produced by China’s biggest manufacturers, furthering efforts in Washington to decouple the Pentagon’s supply chain from its geopolitical rival. The rule implemented as part of … Read More
Foreign ownership and investment in property such as farmland, pastures and forests jumped to about 40 million acres in 2021, up 40% from 2016, according to the US Department of Agriculture data. Outside ownership of … Read More
“The American Chemistry Council and our members support the renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. The MTB would support advanced manufacturing in the United States and domestic chemical production used to make products in key agriculture … Read More
The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin plant opened in early 2023 and now pumps out 60 million Goldbears every day; the company plans to eventually launch Twin Snakes manufacturing lines as well. The facility—which is Haribo’s first … Read More
A flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk. That is drawing the attention of President Biden and his aides, who are considering new protectionist measures … Read More
The coronavirus pandemic’s lessons for supply chains have increased demand for “Made in USA” goods. Actually, according to the Alliance of American Manufacturing (AAM), 75% of American consumers would rather buy products that are made … Read More
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) today announced that their provision, which would require that American flags purchased by the Department of Defense be made in America by American workers and use … Read More
The House voted 209-198 Wednesday to overturn a Biden administration waiver that allows federal funds to go to electric vehicle (EV) chargers even if the chargers are not made from U.S.-produced steel and iron. Opponents … Read More
In 2019, the domestic cabinet industry was on the brink of collapse due to China’s foray into the market years prior. As it has done to the furniture making industry, China’s industry was making goods … Read More
Energizer plans to lay off 135 workers with the closure of a battery factory in Portage, Wisconsin. The Teamsters Union said last January that employees there had been told Energizer planned to move jobs offshore … Read More
Between 2014 and 2022, U.S. dependence on China for electronics increased by 600%. “More than 40% of the semiconductors that sustain DoD weapons systems and infrastructure depend on Chinese suppliers. Chinese semiconductor suppliers are inextricably … Read More
Is it possible to buy American in an age of offshoring? And is that the right goal — for workers, consumers or the planet? The journalist Rachel Slade explores these questions in “Making It in … Read More
The U.S. sells little to Vietnam, whose currency is worth next to nothing compared to the dollar, giving them very little purchasing power. A lot of this is China manufacturing outsourcing to Vietnam, or transhipping … Read More
Older-generation chips are still widely used in consumer electronics, cars, appliances and the defense industry—areas that also carry strategic importance for the U.S. China could become a dominant supplier of an essential technology and then … Read More
This is how Buy America works: When the government builds a bridge or repairs a highway, these rules make sure American workers get the first chance at supplying the project’s materials. By directing public money … Read More
James Cai, of a New Jersey contractor pleaded guilty and admitted to falsifying information related to forklifts provided to the U.S. Army. The company, Toner Connect LLC, contracted with the Army to provide forklifts to … Read More
The CEO of Hauppauge-based Orbic, a maker of electronic devices, is launching a made-in-the-USA effort. “The project name is ‘Project Patriot. Everything you see right now is coming from China. Our goal is to manufacturer all … Read More