Don’t confuse the Buy American Act with the Buy America Act. The Buy American Act applies to federal government procurements, including construction of federal projects such as dams, federal buildings or jetties. In contrast, the Buy America Act applies to federally funded transportation projects that are often procured at state or local government levels. Under the Buy America Act, all steel and/or iron components must be mined, melted and manufactured in the United States.
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