The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 is designed to boost U.S. semiconductor production and scientific research, in the face of growing economic, technological and military competition from China. The bill has just passed … Read More
Last month, lawmakers in the House unveiled a series of sweeping antitrust proposals aimed at building “A Stronger Online Economy.” We’re deeply concerned the legislative package would succeed in doing just that – albeit for … Read More
Sparkling wine custom crush facility Rack & Riddle is bubbling to the rim. “We’re swamped” co-owner Bruce Lundquist said last week during an open house at the Healdsburg plant for the wine industry. One reason … Read More
What is clear is that the remarkable honeymoon Elon Musk enjoyed in the world’s most populous nation is over. After receiving red-carpet treatment from government officials, who granted Tesla the unprecedented concession of allowing it … Read More
Dr. Moxa sells masks on Amazon. They say they are made in the U.S. They are not. They are made in China, according to the smart guys at Cultivate. The Federal Trade Commission has caught … Read More
Every violation will be subject to civil penalties of as much as $43,280, the regulator said in a statement. The move, cleared by a 3-2 party line vote, doesn’t force new requirements on businesses because … Read More
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today, July 1, that USDA will review the “Product of the USA” label for meat managed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service after the Federal Trade Commission voted to … Read More
It’s crucial to invest in products made in the USA to create more stability for the future of America. Buying American goods helps strengthen the country as a whole. It also benefits your local community … Read More
Higher wages, even when accompanied by higher prices, are key to a higher standard of living. Seventy percent of our country’s economic activity is due to consumer spending.
Nissan Motor Co. is demanding 122 million euros ($145 million) in damages from an Italian supplier it accuses of supplying about 900,000 faulty starter batteries that left customers with undercharged cars. Read article here…
It may seem obvious but it apparently is not. When federal government agencies need to make a purchase, one would assume they would buy American. That was the point of the 1933 Buy American Act. … Read More
Nike’s chief executive said that the corporation is a “brand that is of China,” amid recent allegations of the company being connected to human rights violations conducted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Read article here…
The American mushroom industry is overwhelmingly concentrated in the small town of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and growers there are facing what’s being described as their biggest-ever labor crunch. The workforce of the so-called mushroom capital … Read More
It was almost inevitable that the ‘Buy American’ agenda, promoted by President Joe Biden, would re-ignite some support for mandatory COOL reinstatement. Reemergence of that issue is making Canadian livestock export industries nervous. When the … Read More
Eager to capitalize on opportunities in the dynamic renewable energy field, the manufacturing company Rotek secured incentives, hired additional workers and successfully launched production of the huge metal rings that keep wind turbines spinning. But … Read More
“Titan is the only farm tire and wheel company headquartered in the U.S., and the decision to buy American-made tires is one that supports thousands of American jobs which keeps America working,” said Paul Reitz, … Read More
The flip side to looking at this is by automaker, and in that regard, General Motors is on top. Of the 344 vehicle models on sale for 2021, GM’s portfolio led the way as a … Read More
A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in June at the fastest pace in records dating back to 2007, fueled by easing pandemic restrictions and a strengthening domestic economy. “The early PMI indicators point to … Read More
Many custom U.S. manufacturers don’t want parts to say “Made in China” on them. They’re charging hundreds of thousands of dollars for their specialized recording equipment, and they don’t want somebody to open it up … Read More
A recent Reuters-Ipsos poll found that 63 percent of Americans want taxpayer dollars to be spent on goods manufactured here because of the high quality, economic benefits and other advantages. Ensuring future prosperity will require … Read More
Pfaff introduced the “Buy American” package in the Senate, a series of bills that ensures that the state purchases goods that are — “to the greatest extent possible” — made in the United States and … Read More
“If we’re going to pay for your research and development, you need to manufacture it here. If the seed was planted here, the tree should grow here. There’s going to be strings attached when you … Read More
China displaced American domestic manufacturing through subsidies, currency manipulation, forced labor and aggressive harvesting of critical raw materials required for medical equipment. While our ties to the People’s Republic in many cases make economic sense, … Read More
Irish food firm Kerry Group Plc said on Thursday it would sell its British and Irish Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals business to U.S. poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. The division, whose brands include Richmond, … Read More