Only 1% of the shoes that are bought in the United States are made here, according to industry representatives, complicating shopping for customers who prefer to buy American. But never fear: Whether you want cute … Read More
Vodka is to Russia what wine is to France. According to the Distilled Spirits Council, just 1.3% of vodka imports in America come from Russia. So what vodka is made in Russia? Let’s find out! … Read More
“As the author of this legislation, I crafted these provisions to apply Buy America requirements on a government-wide basis and in so doing close loopholes in existing federal Buy America requirements. The explicit goal was … Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today used its authority under the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which took effect on Aug. 13, 2021, to bring a complaint against Lithionics Battery LLC and its owner, Steven Tartaglia for illegally misrepresenting … Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today used its authority under the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which took effect on Aug. 13, 2021, to bring a complaint against Lithionics Battery LLC and its owner, Steven Tartaglia for illegally misrepresenting … Read More
Effective Oct. 25, 2022, the amount of domestic content required for compliance will increase to 60%, followed by an increase to 65% in 2024 and an increase to 75% in 2029. Read the article.
The Boston-based shoe and apparel maker invested $20 million to renovate a building in Methuen, Massachusetts, and started production at the site earlier this year. Company officials said the factory reflects “New Balance’s commitment to … Read More
Everyone wants to support their home team. In a 2019 survey, more than 6 in 10 respondents said they preferred to buy products made in America. While the increased globalization of manufacturing makes truly American-made products ever-harder to find, … Read More
As outlined by Brody Mullins and Susan Pulliam at the Wall Street Journal this week, Elon Musk’s dealings with and praise for China have placed him on America’s must-watch list, not just with ordinary Americans … Read More
The petition calls on Senator Portman to support legislation that would mandate the Department of Defense to buy Made in America LED lightbulbs, a move that would protect good jobs in Ohio. Read the article.
Fifty-one farm groups, trade associations, farmer co-ops and agribusinesses on Tuesday, March 22, urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to strengthen President Biden’s “Buy American” executive order as it applies to USDA’s National School Lunch and … Read More
Established just last year in Southern California by award-winning architecture and product designer Carlo Aiello, Dumoreau Watches is looking to provide an alternative to Swiss and Japanese watches. Aiello’s design studio is the recipient of … Read More
If you want to punish Russia with your pocketbook, you can stop buying Russian vodka brands and stop patronizing Russian-owned Lukoil gas stations in the United States. Avoiding imported Russian vodka soon will be easy, … Read More
The facility — reportedly now the largest steel mill in Texas — is set to add second galvanizing and paint lines by mid-2023. Once the new lines are added, the facility is expected to house 590 workers. … Read More
The Smith amendment provides for $500 million in grants to go towards domestic manufacturers. It also commissions a study to determine which essential antibiotics are most vulnerable to foreign supply chain disruptions and provides funding … Read More
Buried deep in the text of the 2022 budget bill signed into law March 15 by the president are certain provisions to force the Navy to “buy American,” purchasing from U.S. companies many of the … Read More
Wrangler® announced today the expansion of its Rooted CollectionTM, a line of jeans and shirts grown, cut and sewn in the USA. New for Spring ‘22, the brand has introduced a men’s and women’s jean … Read More
Policymakers on Capitol Hill are currently working to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act, which aims to strengthen our economy and help the U.S. compete globally by reshoring supply chains and making more things in America, … Read More
If ever there was a case for U.S.-based businesses to exit China, the flurry of many of them refusing to do business with Russia provides the best reasoning yet. The logic is, of course, exiting … Read More
The federal government spends more than $600 billion annually, and it is required to buy from American contractors and manufacturers when possible. But the policy only requires products bought with taxpayer dollars to contain at least … Read More
China’s plan is to undermine the U.S. in order to become the leading superpower. The solution to this problem is to rid Washington of all the corrupt officials who have been bought and controlled by … Read More
The White House said in a statement that it plans to issue a new “Buy American” rule that would allow the federal government to pay more for certain “critical” domestic-made products. Read the article.
Does it matter to you where your pellet grill or smoker is made? Many of us want to support the good old USA as often as possible. We want a product that is manufactured with … Read More
There are numerous Chinese manufacturers that rip off some of the pool and spa products that we make at Confer Plastics. The look, design, and even the assembly manuals were all copied to a “T” … Read More