Community fights to save Miken Sports
Easton Diamond Sports has an 18 year deal with a manufacturer in China that makes non-wooden and metal bats. The decision was made to streamline the supply chain so everything could be made in China. … Read More
House Hearing on Clean Energy: Solar, EV Batteries Need to be Made Here
ReVision, which is not a manufacturer, and surely installs more Chinese-made solar panels than it does American-made ones, said it would be better to have reliable local supply because global supply disruptions made it “a … Read More
On Xinjiang, “Work With Allies” Not Really Working
When it comes to going after China for its forced imprisonment and sterilization of Muslim minority groups in the western province of Xinjiang, our biggest allies are still sourcing from a region largely banned from … Read More
One Year Later, America’s Mask Supply Chain Is Still Vulnerable
The mask makers’ plight is part of a larger problem that the U.S. government faces: ensuring a reliable domestic supply of protective gear for the next crisis. At the beginning of the pandemic, imports of … Read More
China Is Still Searching for a Chipmaking Advance That Changes the Game
China’s aspiration to become a true technological rival to the U.S. faces a foundational challenge: The country doesn’t control the semiconductors that are the building blocks for everything from smartphones to automated cars. In 2020 … Read More
Wake up, America: The world just isn’t that into you
The US isn’t investing in energy, or much else. It doesn’t boast a single company to compete with Huawei, Ericsson, or Nokia in 5G broadband. China, with its robust supply chains and abundance and diversity … Read More
FTC Finalizes its “Made in USA” Labeling Rule
The new rule codifies the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard for unqualified “Made in USA” claims. The rule is intended to “crack down on marketers who make false, unqualified claims that their products are … Read More
Much Is at Stake for American Manufacturing in 2021
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
Congress can’t allow China to ‘own America’ by the year 2035
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 boosts production
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
Tesla’s Fall From Grace in China Shows Perils of Betting on BeiJing
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
FTC Tackles China Companies Lying About Origin
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
‘Made in USA’ Cheats to Face Fines as FTC Steps Up Enforcement
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
USDA to review ‘Product of USA’ label following FTC vote
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
10 Reasons to Choose American-Made Products
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
Why Higher Prices (think Buy American) are Good for our Economy
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 Sues Electric Battery Supplier Alleging Faulty Batteries
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…
Sen. Stabenow Pitches Bill to Boost American Manufacturing Competition
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 Is a Brand That Is of China and for China,’ Company’s CEO Says
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…
Labor Shortage Forces Pennsylvania Mushroom Farms to Dump Crops
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
U.S. COOL REEMERGENCE MAKING CANADA NERVOUS
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
Restoring the manufacturing base in the US is the key to our prosperity
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’s Flags Over Harvest campaign delivers free American flags to farmers
“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
Tesla Model 3 is the most American-made car, new study says
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