US to Ban Pentagon Battery Purchases From China’s CATL, BYD
US lawmakers have banned the Defense Department from buying batteries produced by China’s biggest manufacturers, furthering efforts in Washington to decouple the Pentagon’s supply chain from its geopolitical rival. The…
China Is Buying Up US Farmland, But How Much Isn’t Clear
Foreign ownership and investment in property such as farmland, pastures and forests jumped to about 40 million acres in 2021, up 40% from 2016, according to the US Department of…
Manufacturing Associations Descend on Capitol Hill to Press for Renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
“The American Chemistry Council and our members support the renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. The MTB would support advanced manufacturing in the United States and domestic chemical production used to…
Inside Haribo’s first US production facility, where making the chewy, rainbow-colored confections is the opposite of child’s play
The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin plant opened in early 2023 and now pumps out 60 million Goldbears every day; the company plans to eventually launch Twin Snakes manufacturing lines as well….
Flush With Investment, New U.S. Factories Face a Familiar Challenge
A flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk. That is drawing the attention of President Biden and his aides, who…
What Are Products and Brands ‘Made in USA’ – Latest Regulations
The coronavirus pandemic’s lessons for supply chains have increased demand for “Made in USA” goods. Actually, according to the Alliance of American Manufacturing (AAM), 75% of American consumers would rather…
Tenney touts provision for Department of Defense to only buy American flags made in USA
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) today announced that their provision, which would require that American flags purchased by the Department of Defense be made in America…
House votes down Biden ‘Buy America’ waiver for EV chargers
The House voted 209-198 Wednesday to overturn a Biden administration waiver that allows federal funds to go to electric vehicle (EV) chargers even if the chargers are not made from…
Southeast Asia Under Scrutiny From American Kitchen Cabinet Makers
In 2019, the domestic cabinet industry was on the brink of collapse due to China’s foray into the market years prior. As it has done to the furniture making industry,…