Economic nationalism has existed since the founding of the country. Two of the more well-known nationalist policies are “Buy American” and “Buy America.” Yes, these are two different laws that have different requirements. “Buy American” was … Read More
But for now, China overwhelmingly dominates much of the EV supply chain, from the refining of minerals to the production of cathode and anode materials to the manufacture of battery cells and EVs themselves. EV and battery … Read More
Policy with bipartisan support is hard to find these days. Luckily, one of them involves the laudable effort to have more U.S.-made products used in federally funded contracts, such as public works and infrastructure projects. … Read More
Superior Essex Communications will pour $73 million into scaling its manufacturing capacity and equipment at its Brownwood, Texas plant to help meet surging demand for outside plant (OSP) fiber optic cables, drop fiber and hybrid … Read More
The position on supporting American companies is held by the vast majority of Americans. According to a survey by the Reshoring Institute, nearly 70% of Americans prefer to buy products labeled “Made in the USA,” … Read More
Sometimes the best referrals for the best American products often come from word of mouth or personal experience. In this article, I feature three American-owned companies that make their goods in the USA: Two of … Read More
U.S. cops and states continue to purchase Beijing manufacturers’ drones. That even extends to the United States Capitol Police. That Capitol Police chose Chinese manufacturer Autel for its only drone purchases rather than buy American. Autel … Read More
U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Bhatt strongly urging the agency to end its 40-year waiver that allows them to skirt Buy America rules when constructing highways. “Discontinuing … Read More
The US accused several Chinese companies of shipping machines that make counterfeit pills to the US and Mexico, and hit more than a dozen entities with sanctions as it looks to crack down on a … Read More
EXIM can provide loan guarantees and medium to long-term direct financing at attractive rates for those wanting to buy American products. This opportunity for Omani businesses to utilise EXIM products further strengthens the long-standing business … Read More
Buy America laws were limited in coverage, eroded by waivers, and narrowed by loopholes in the way the regulatory agencies implemented them. That meant billions of dollars were being used on foreign-produced products and materials, … Read More
According to the statement, Master Lock will begin outsourcing jobs this fall. Master Lock will also transition its Milwaukee manufacturing to other North American and global operations. The closure comes 11 years after former President Barack … Read More
According to a report by Nikkei Asia, China has managed to overtake Japan as the world’s top exporter of new cars in the first quarter of 2023. Referring to data from the China Association of … Read More
Xi has struggled for years to find a response to US sanctions, tariffs and export controls that makes China look tough without scaring off foreign companies. The damage to Chinese industry is minimal as it easily … Read More
“Our economic strategy is centered around investing in ourselves – not suppressing or containing any other economy.” Eyeballs must have rolled at that very observation, given the aggressive role industrial policy now plays in the … Read More
Buying American-made goods doesn’t just support US jobs. Depending on what you’re buying, it can also save you money. The federal Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law last year, offers substantial tax credits for American-made … Read More
Currently only products sold in-person are required to disclose country-of-origin, however the Country of Origin Labeling Online Act seeks to amend labeling laws to force e-commerce sites to provide similar information. Proponents of this legislation … Read More
Hospitals have gone back to buying cheap, often shoddy Chinese-made PPE. Unfortunately, reverting to foreign suppliers is often not safe. A key study by the ECRI Institute found that half of imported medical gowns and three-quarters of … Read More
“For most products to be advertised as made in the United States, they should be all or virtually all made in the United States, all the way back to raw materials,” she explained. All significant … Read More
Cohen noted, as Biden often does, that Buy American policies have been on the books in the U.S. since the 1930s. They are limited to federal procurement projects, with no explicit impact on private commercial … Read More
The California Canning Peach Association’s longtime President and CEO, Rich Hudgins, has fired off letters to major grocery chains asking them to buy American peaches instead of foreign fruit, such as from China. Such foreign … Read More
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands. Lawmakers were concerned that with all the high-tech surveillance … Read More
The FTC’s complaint alleges that, from 2019 until at least May 2022, Cycra made claims on its product packaging, social media, and website that its products were made in the USA. According to the complaint, … Read More
“I’ve fought my whole career to stand up for Ohio manufacturers and Ohio workers when they’re forced to compete with cheap, unfairly subsidized imports – I’m not going to stop now,” said Brown, who went … Read More