Last week, local media reported that the Department of Homeland Security executed a federal search warrant for Harco Manufacturing Group, a firm based in Moraine, Ohio that was acquired by Qingdao Sunsong in 2015. In … Read More
Western capital markets, led by the U.S., and corporate outsourcing to give China the “dirty work” and the “low end” tech commodities trade has finally come to this: China is nearly on par with the … Read More
Today, Wisconsin legislators, led by Senator Brad Pfaff and Representative Tip McGuire, introduced legislation to ensure that the State of Wisconsin purchases goods that are made in America and in our state. “When we support … Read More
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would block U.S. Steel’s planned sale to a Japanese company, the first time the GOP presidential candidate has weighed in on the controversial acquisition announced late last … Read More
China has been buying up large amounts of land in the U.S. for years, but we’re not keeping track of it very well. A new report says the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found major holes … Read More
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned that Chinese-made electric vehicles pose significant national security risks, as the Biden administration weighs additional tariffs on autos from the Asian country as well as a separate measure to protect Americans’ … Read More
The Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced that Kubota North America Corp. (Kubota) has agreed to a settlement that requires it to pay a civil penalty and cease making misleading claims … Read More
The growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) across the globe and here at home has been a long-standing concern within Congress. China’s rapid economic growth and expanding global reach demand that we implement safeguards to … Read More
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski is urging United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) and Nippon Steel to consider using new federal grants to keep the Granite City mill open by making it more energy efficient through … Read More
“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