Want a stable world? Disengage from the Chinese economy
Decades of wishful thinking that economic integration between China and the West would create international stability have failed. Businesses, investors, universities, tech innovators and others must understand that weaning themselves…
Defense Department audit faults Huntsville facility over ‘Buy American’ lapses
An Army Corps of Engineers facility in Huntsville is revising its policies after a Defense Department audit found it improperly allowed contractors to install lighting devices made in foreign countries,…
Marketing America: All about broadcasting national pride
Buying products made within the United States is also seen as an expression of national pride. “I think it’s more that the way that [Americans] can express their patriotic fervor…
8 AMERICAN-MADE PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING AND BEYOND
To celebrate Independence Day, BUILDER gathered products manufactured right here in the states. From California-crafted vanities to on-trend wellness additions, these products are modern, innovative, and efficient. Browse some of…
American Vintners Grapple with Wine Market Shifts: A Call to Support Local
Traditionally, Americans prefer to buy domestically produced goods. This sense of patriotism also carries an implication of quality and longevity. Despite this, Nova Cadamatre, a Master of Wine and owner…
Your Summer Barbecue Is Less American Than You Think
While price points may dictate ultimate shopping habits at the grocery store, labeling American grown and raised will be as likely to attract buyers as those who buy organic whenever…
North Carolina Is Helping China Enter The US Solar Panel Market. That’s A Mistake
In April, Gov. Roy Cooper welcomed Boviet Solar to North Carolina. He applauded an announcement that the company will invest nearly $300 million to manufacture solar panels in Greenville, funded…
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Canned Tuna, and They All Said the Same Thing
Creamline Chef/Owner, Harris Mayer, is all about line-caught albacore tuna, which he appreciates for its “clean and lean flavor.” For that reason, Mayer chooses San Diego-based American Tuna. He points…
US Edged Out by Brazil Beef Fat Destined for Biofuels
Brazil is reaping the benefits from a US biofuels boom, undercutting American farmers by flooding the market with a little-known commodity that can be used to make renewable fuels. American…