S.C. now requires American-made steel for roads, bridges and other public projects
Nearly all taxpayer-funded construction projects must be built using U.S.-made steel and iron under a new law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster. The law, pushed by South Carolina steel companies,…
Made in America: 4 Steps to Finding a US-Based Manufacturer
Many product-based U.S. businesses have historically outsourced their manufacturing overseas to save on production costs or because it was the only option for their particular kind of manufacturing. However, current…
Apple to invest $30 billion in US chip manufacturing
Apple announced Wednesday it is investing more than $30 billion in chip manufacturing in the U.S. The investment, in partnership with Broadcom, is set to produce 15 billion chips, creating…
Toyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in Texas, Move Production From Mexico
Japanese auto giant Toyota said Tuesday it will shift production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in…
Governor Gianforte Cuts Ribbon on Critical Mineral Mill in Radersburg
Governor Greg Gianforte today joined executives from United States Antimony Corporation (USAC) to cut the ribbon on the company’s critical mineral mill in Radersburg. “Producing critical minerals here at home…
FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding “Made in USA” Advertising Compliance, Indicates a High Enforcement Priority
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues enforcement of its “Made in the USA” (MUSA) advertising standards, which has been a priority for the agency under both the current and previous…
Trump Executive Order Spurs FTC Action Against False Domestic Origin Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to seven companies Tuesday for allegedly misrepresenting products as “Made in the USA,” and one for “Made in Texas” claims, despite evidence…
Manufacturing Activity Expands for Sixth Straight Month
The ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing PMI registered 53.3% in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth. 14 manufacturing industries reported growth last month. “All but one (petroleum…
Why Beef Prices Are So High: America’s Cattle Industry Has Been Gutted
KEY POINTS Beef prices are rising because cattle are scarce: The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to 86.2 million head, the smallest in 75 years. Imports have not solved the…
Forget the ‘Sell America’ trade: Why U.S. markets keep proving the naysayers wrong
Foreign investors are still pouring money into U.S. assets, and the dollar remains the undisputed global reserve currency As of June, the U.S. equity market remained far and away the…