“They want ‘made in Colorado,’ and it’s just like the farm-to-table or the craft beer industry,” Ramfjord Elstun said. “People wanna know where their clothes are made. And so if we can say they’re made … Read More

You don’t need to read Hamilton’s 1791 “Report to Congress on the Subject of Manufactures” before reading this blog. The basic idea is this: government incentives can play an instrumental role in creating new industries. … Read More

The bill, which will protect 100,000 workers nationwide, seeks to mandate hourly pay in the garment industry, eliminate piece-rate pay until the minimum wage is met and set up new requirements that hold fashion brands … Read More

Is this a national security problem? It could become one soon. China is doling out hordes of cash to buy American real estate. Over $6 billion was spent gobbling up American land last year. One … Read More

St. Lawrence County Legislators on the Operations Committee approved a resolution that will encourage solar energy developers to purchase American made equipment for facilities. The measure would outlaw the import of road salt for local … Read More

Vulnerabilities in a popular GPS tracker made in China and used around the world could allow hackers to disrupt vehicles, cut off their fuel and surveil drivers’ movements, according to new research. Several “severe” flaws … Read More

There are some who maintain that globalization has rendered the term “American” meaningless. While offering examples like a Toyota Tundra being assembled in Texas and a Buick Enclave in China, it’s argued that it is … Read More

The bill designates $15 million in funding for Missouri to produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Semiconductor Computer Chips. The goal is for Missouri to help the country produce these things domestically. Since the United … Read More

“Several small businesses across America share their American pride by making and selling flags.” Most flags are already made here. The Flag Manufacturers Association of America, or FMAA, says that 94 percent of all flags … Read More

American Independence Day, celebrated each July 4th, reminds us of the heroic efforts of our forefathers, and every generation since, to free ourselves from the yoke of foreign power. This year, I welcome you to … Read More

During July, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will kick off its Build America, Buy American month of action to highlight the administration’s commitments to America’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups and highlight the benefits … Read More

President Biden is considering gutting Section 301 tariffs on China. These tariffs were imposed after a U.S. government investigation confirmed that China continues to use illegal and unfair trade practices that are directly harming American … Read More

If your company is based in the U.S. and meets the accreditation criteria, you may apply for the Verified Made in USA Brand Certification Mark. In January 2021, President Biden signed a Made in America … Read More

The construction of new manufacturing facilities in the US has soared 116% over the past year, dwarfing the 10% gain on all building projects combined, according to Dodge Construction Network. More than 90% of those … Read More

California legislators are advancing two measures that would require state schools and colleges to purchase more U.S. agricultural products and for state institutions to buy California-grown foods. The agriculture-backed bills are the latest efforts to … Read More

“New Hampshire’s Buy American law is a win for steel fabricators who have too long suffered from unfair foreign competition,” said American Institute of Steel Construction Director of Government Relations and Sustainability Max Puchtel. Read … Read More