China secures 76% of global shipbuilding orders in April
Chinese companies clinched 76 percent of all global shipbuilding orders in April, becoming the No 1 shipbuilder in the world, according to latest industry data, highlighting China’s increasingly prominent role…
Huawei Chip Licenses Revoked By US: Western Sanctions Designed To Curb China’s Tech Dominance
Since 2018, Western governments have sought to reduce Huawei’s influence in domestic markets by restricting who can buy technology from the Chinese company. But the latest US sanctions against Huawei…
America’s War Machine Runs on Rare-Earth Magnets. China Owns That Market
The American war machine depends on tiny bits of metal, some as small as dimes. Rare-earth magnets are needed for F-35 jet fighters, missile-guidance systems, Predator drones and nuclear submarines….
High tariffs are keeping affordable Chinese-made EVs out of the U.S. for now
INSKEEP: OK. So why could I not buy one of those cars here if I wanted to? DOMONOSKE: Well, mostly because the federal government is keeping them out on purpose….
Kittle’s Furniture looks to the future – uses Kenworth K270E battery-electric cabover
“We take special pride in working with Palmer and Kenworth,” said Kittle’s Easter. “Our company firmly believes in ‘shop local’ and ‘buy American.’ More than 70% of all the items…
INTEL INSIDE OHIO
This is Ohio One, a future “mega fab”—or factory—being built by Intel Corp. The company has committed $28 billion to build a fab that, if all goes well, will be able to…
Veterans Hospitals Ban Use Of China-Made Syringes Due To Safety Issues
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) banned the use of plastic syringes made in China on April 23 due to safety concerns, ahead of a warning letter dated April 24 to…
Industry advocacy efforts keep textile business in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other government agencies use many products made from specialty fabrics. They include military uniforms, straps, netting, tents and vehicle covers. High-quality fabrics are…
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3.2M for Violating FTC’s ‘Made in USA’ Order
Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order. Williams-Sonoma was charged with advertising multiple products as being…
First Nokia Buy America-Compliant products roll off Sanmina manufacturing line
Nokia today announced that the first Buy America-compliant products have rolled off the Sanmina manufacturing line. After announcing its plans with Sanmina, Nokia was able to deliver on its commitment…
JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal
JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc., as Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer looks to expand across the southeastern U.S. It already owns Shoe Palace,…
US Steel ‘Guaranteed’ to Stay US-Owned, Biden Tells Steelworkers
“US Steel has been an iconic American company for more than a century. And it should remain a totally American company — American-owned, American-operated by American union steelworkers, the best…
One thing Biden and Trump agree on: Keeping this $10,000 Chinese EV out of the U.S.
President Joe Biden has made an effort to put the brakes on Chinese entries into the U.S. car market. His administration has been considering raising tariffs on Chinese EVs -which…
SEPTA cancels contract for double-decker train cars from Chinese company
In 2017, SEPTA had awarded China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), a state-owned Chinese company with a manufacturing facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, a contract to produce 45 bi-level train cars…
Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein: Here’s why it’s important for you to do business locally
Keeping those dollars local has an exponential impact on the economy. It’s not just about supporting a local business. It’s how those dollars continue to circulate in our local economy….
‘Permanent Ban’ On Chinese EVs Recommended By Ohio Senator
“I implore you to take bold, aggressive action and to permanently ban EVs produced by Chinese companies or whatever subsidiaries they establish to conceal their origins,” said Senator Sherrod Brown,…
Support grows for USTR to slap U.S. port fees on Chinese-built ships
The petition calls for action by the USTR that “should include the assessment of a port fee on Chinese-built ships that dock at a U.S. port, the creation of a…
Let’s rebuild the Key Bridge, the ‘American way’
The American way encompasses the can-do attitude that animated the building of the nation, from the Cumberland Road to the Apollo moon shot. Consequently, rebuilding this 1.6-mile span will require…
BEER GROWN HERE: ANHEUSER-BUSCH ADOPTS US FARMED CERTIFICATION
On March, 19, the American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, launched a new US Farmed certification and packaging seal for products…
Korean shipbuilders eye US yards to tap Navy’s lucrative repair deals
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean are setting their sights on acquiring an American shipyard, specifically to tap into the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business. HD Hyundai’s Vice…
How we got to ‘Made in China’
Sure, plenty of Chinese consumers buy American stuff. But it turned out corporate America’s path to big profits in China wasn’t so much finding hundreds of millions of consumers to buy their…
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil Isn’t ‘Made in USA,’ Lawsuit Claims
The maker of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil is being sued in a proposed class action claiming it misleads consumers by saying the foil is “Made in USA” though much of…
Buy American-Sourced Products to Support U.S. Farmers
The U.S. Farmed™ certification was developed by American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep farmers on their land, to strengthen U.S. agriculture and show support for American farmers….
Want to Still Buy American? These 77 Products Are Still Made Right Here in the US
As the economy becomes increasingly globalized, it’s more difficult to find products made in the United States. Yet for many consumers, “Made in USA” is a mark of quality that…
Mexico intensifies ‘Made in the USA’ dispute
USDA announced last week that starting in 2026 animal products will need to be born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S. to use “Product of the USA” or “Made in…
BROWN PUSHES TO OVERTURN BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RULE ALLOWING BEEF IMPORTS FROM PARAGUAY
“We must block the Biden Administration’s decision to lift the long-standing ban on beef imports from Paraguay. We shouldn’t be importing from foreign countries that don’t meet U.S. food safety…
US Manufacturing Boom Is About More Than EVs, Chips
French electrical equipment giant Schneider Electric SE is spending $85 million to add more manufacturing capacity in Tennessee for switchgear and power distribution products. Zurich-based ABB Ltd. officially opened a…
U.S. Air Force Should Acquire U.S. Manufactured Aircraft
The Air Force should source hardware from domestic sources and avoid signing big contracts with foreign companies. Foreign companies producing aircraft for the Pentagon can cause problems that include supply-chain…
Want to buy ‘Made in the USA’ meat and eggs? A new federal labeling rule might help
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday announced new requirements for meat and egg producers who use the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” labels on their products. Under…
U.S. Sen. Baldwin Successfully pushes Biden to implement strong Buy America standards for highway construction
Senator Baldwin had long called for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to end the 40-year waiver that allows the federal government to skirt Buy America rules when constructing highways. Today,…
America’s Largest Generic Drug Supplier Aurobindo Is In Deep With China’s Military
The uncomfortable truth is that Aurobindo Pharma has become America’s largest supplier of generic drugs, Aurobindo relies on suppliers in China that have been sanctioned by the U.S. government for…
First Solar CEO says tariff exemptions threaten U.S. efforts to ramp up domestic solar manufacturing
A flood of foreign solar components threatens efforts to build a domestic manufacturing base in the U.S. to support the clean energy transition, according to CEO Mark Widmar. In an…
Florida Sen. Rubio Pledges Fight, Forcing Biden To “Buy American” EV Charging Stations
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida seeks to salvage an effort to prevent communist China from profiting off President Joe Biden’s demand for wider use of electric vehicles. The Florida Republican…
US Chamber of Commerce cites concerns about ‘Made in China 2025’ after trip to Beijing
The United States Chamber of Commerce has voiced apprehensions about potential overcapacity in a variety of Chinese industries linked to the nation’s ambitious “Made in China 2025” plan after a…
GSA CIO, IG spar over purchase of China-made video conferencing cameras
“While GSA has made the case they’ve not violated any laws, the American people deserve to know why they piloted products that would not have complied with the Trade Agreements…
Would a New Law Really Give Louisiana, Texas Residents $5000 to Buy American-Made Products?
Two Democrats are aiming to promote American manufacturing with a bill known in Congress as the “The Made in the USA Tax Credit Act.” A headline from Newsweek, claims “Americans…
US should block low-cost Chinese automaker imports from Mexico, says manufacturers’ group
“The introduction of cheap Chinese autos — which are so inexpensive because they are backed with the power and funding of the Chinese government — to the American market could…
Nippon Steel’s China assets could derail United States Steel deal
Nippon Steel has nine facilities in China among its global production base, according to its 2023 integrated report to shareholders. The company added the facilities to its asset portfolio between…
Los Angeles Port Head Says Chinese Cranes Pose Security Risk
The head of the busiest US maritime gateway said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of other countries that build the giant container-moving machines…
Washington apple exports to India rebound following tariff removal
“Apples are the pride of the Washington agricultural economy. They are known worldwide,” said Cantwell. “Today is a celebration because for five years now, we have not seen the volume of apples…
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Breaking Up With China
In Washington, actions to limit investing in China have piled up. President Biden signed an executive order last year restricting investments from U.S. firms in Chinese start-ups working on artificial…
US Needs More Chips Funding as AI Fuels Demand, Raimondo Says
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that the US will need continued investments in semiconductor manufacturing to regain global leadership and meet demand from artificial intelligence technologies. “I suspect there will have to…
Mexico Replaces China For Imports. What’s Happening?
Chinese automotive companies are seeking high-quality locations near the border. Jorge Luis Baca, regional director for Querétaro at American Industries Group, noted that since the last quarter of 2022, half…
Hearing Looks At Implementing Buy America Provisions
Buy America provisions provide companies like Nucor confidence to invest in the future, because the company knows that dollars spent on infrastructure projects support American products. Such confidence has allowed…
Ford Sees ‘Colossal’ Competitive Threat in Low-Cost Chinese EVS
Ford Motor Co. sees low-cost Chinese electric vehicles as a “colossal strategic threat” that will ultimately arrive on US shores. China’s BYD Co. recently surpassed Tesla as the world’s largest EV maker, with low-priced models…
Elon Musk’s Big Tesla Factory in Mexico Taps Chinese Suppliers, Stoking DC Fears
The value of Chinese auto parts made in Mexico and exported to the US reached $1.1 billion in 2023, up 15% over the previous year. Last year, there were 33…
How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer
BYD’s sales grew as the Chinese market soared. Warren E. Buffett bought a nearly 10 percent stake for $230 million in 2008, giving BYD not just a cash infusion but…
How The Year Of The Dragon Will Shape Multinationals’ Approach To China
The past eight or so years have seen the beginnings of a shift in the way the world does business with its largest national economy. Once the world’s factory and…
Two Army Rangers made the bracelet Taylor Swift wore at AFC Championship game
A jewelry company owned by two former Army Rangers has seen its sales increase by 2,000% since Taylor Swift hugged her NFL boyfriend, Travis Kelce, wearing one of their diamond…
US House panel renews push to punish trade fraud by Chinese companies, warning of ‘catastrophic impact’ on manufacturing
Last week, local media reported that the Department of Homeland Security executed a federal search warrant for Harco Manufacturing Group, a firm based in Moraine, Ohio that was acquired by…
China Commission Says Western Support Has Advanced CCP Goals
Western capital markets, led by the U.S., and corporate outsourcing to give China the “dirty work” and the “low end” tech commodities trade has finally come to this: China is…
Sen. Pfaff, Wirch, Rep. McGuire, Snodgrass, Doyle: Introduce Buy American package
Today, Wisconsin legislators, led by Senator Brad Pfaff and Representative Tip McGuire, introduced legislation to ensure that the State of Wisconsin purchases goods that are made in America and in…
Trump pledges to block US Steel sale
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would block U.S. Steel’s planned sale to a Japanese company, the first time the GOP presidential candidate has weighed in on the…
This Land Is Your Land: China Still Buying U.S. Property
China has been buying up large amounts of land in the U.S. for years, but we’re not keeping track of it very well. A new report says the Government Accountability…
Raimondo Warns Chinese EVs Pose National, Data Security Risks
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned that Chinese-made electric vehicles pose significant national security risks, as the Biden administration weighs additional tariffs on autos from the Asian country as well as a…
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer to Pay Civil Penalties and Stop Marketing Imported Parts as Made in USA
The Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced that Kubota North America Corp. (Kubota) has agreed to a settlement that requires it to pay a civil penalty…
Deterring Chinese Influence — Column
The growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) across the globe and here at home has been a long-standing concern within Congress. China’s rapid economic growth and expanding global reach demand…
Metro East congresswoman calls for investment to keep Granite City Works open
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski is urging United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) and Nippon Steel to consider using new federal grants to keep the Granite City mill open by making…
One of nation’s only aluminum smelters set to close in Missouri Bootheel
“As we all saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, local and domestic supply lines are essential to keep our economy functioning normally,” Quade said. “Keeping this smelter open saves jobs and…
Study Finds Over 90% Of All Generic Drugs Dependent On Imports
China now accounts for 95 percent of imports of ibuprofen, 91 percent of imports of hydrocortisone, 70 percent of imports of acetaminophen, and 40 to 45 percent of imports of…
These 5 Brands Still Make Tools In The USA
Buyer Beware: Two of these five companies are foreign-owned. Milwaukee Tools may have begun in Wisconsin, but it is now owned by Hong Kong-based (officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region…
DHS raids Chinese car parts maker’s U.S. headquarters
The letter cited Qingdao Sunsong’s public filings, which state the company’s products are subject to U.S. import tariffs of 25% imposed on certain goods made in China and that “in…
Where Textile Mills Thrived, Remnants Battle for Survival
Apparel makers in the Carolinas say trade policy must change because of a boom in tariff-free shipments to U.S. consumers from foreign manufacturers. The surviving companies are mostly family-run and…
25 Toy Brands That Are Still Made in America
Trying to buy American-made can be frustrating in just about any store aisle, but it’s especially difficult when it comes to toys. According to CNN Money, almost 90 percent of…
House Foreign Affairs Committee Considers More China Restrictions, This Time On Entire Sectors
A few years ago, American satellites were launched into space using China made rockets. “The insurance companies wanted better rocket technology for safety…so we gave that technology to them,” Sherman…
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,…
Energizer to lay off 135 in 2nd battery plant closure
Energizer plans to lay off 135 workers with the closure of a battery factory in Portage, Wisconsin. The Teamsters Union said last January that employees there had been told Energizer…
Yet Another Report Finds that the U.S. Defense Industrial Base is in Real Bad Shape
Between 2014 and 2022, U.S. dependence on China for electronics increased by 600%. “More than 40% of the semiconductors that sustain DoD weapons systems and infrastructure depend on Chinese suppliers….
Buy American? Easier Said Than Done
Is it possible to buy American in an age of offshoring? And is that the right goal — for workers, consumers or the planet? The journalist Rachel Slade explores these…
China Derisking? Not Really. Some Goods Now Sourced From Chinese Companies In Vietnam
The U.S. sells little to Vietnam, whose currency is worth next to nothing compared to the dollar, giving them very little purchasing power. A lot of this is China manufacturing…
Biden Urged to Curb China’s Dominance of Older-Generation Chips
Older-generation chips are still widely used in consumer electronics, cars, appliances and the defense industry—areas that also carry strategic importance for the U.S. China could become a dominant supplier of…
Don’t water down ‘Buy America’ law
This is how Buy America works: When the government builds a bridge or repairs a highway, these rules make sure American workers get the first chance at supplying the project’s…
The Dangers of Defrauding the Government: Recent Cases Confirm Fraudulent Contractors May Face Civil and Criminal Penalties
James Cai, of a New Jersey contractor pleaded guilty and admitted to falsifying information related to forklifts provided to the U.S. Army. The company, Toner Connect LLC, contracted with the…
Long Island-based electronics company poised to have production solely in the U.S.
The CEO of Hauppauge-based Orbic, a maker of electronic devices, is launching a made-in-the-USA effort. “The project name is ‘Project Patriot. Everything you see right now is coming from China. Our…
Guest column: Goods made in USA the perfect gift
This holiday season, Americans are expected to spend an average of $875 on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation. Yet as we all know,…
What’s the Case for and Against a Japanese Company Buying US Steel?
Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, told The Hill there was something “fundamentally troubling” about the merger and that he’s been concerned for years about U.S. Steel’s production cuts. “We’ve…
Sen. Fetterman says he will use ‘whatever tools are in the box’ to stop Japanese acquisition of U.S. Steel
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday that urging a key Senate committee to block the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company is a “first shot” in fighting the…
Economic View: U.S. Steel Must Stay American
Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel has offered $14 billion for historic American company U.S. Steel. The deal is a bad idea. It’s bad for America, bad for steelworkers, bad for the…
USW Slams Nippon Plan to Acquire USS
“We remained open throughout this process to working with U.S. Steel to keep this iconic American company domestically owned and operated, but instead it chose to push aside the concerns…
US Steel Sale to Nippon of Japan Will Test ‘Buy American’
Is it still a US manufacturing revival if it’s built with steel from Japanese-owned factories? The deal will test the US’s embrace of friend-shoring. Friends are great when they’re building…
Sen. Rick Scott: Ban Chinese-Made COVID-19 Tests
“There is absolutely no reason that this administration should be buying COVID tests made in Communist China instead of working with American manufacturers to support domestic production,” Scott said. “I…
New Hampshire Must End Tax Discrimination Against Its Own Companies
All that state lawmakers have to do is end the clever accounting tricks that allow foreign multinational companies to avoid paying the same business taxes as local companies. New Hampshire…
Mexico’s Trade Violations Threaten U.S. Farms
For the first time, the United States has become dependent on other countries for food. Even though U.S. farms continue to produce cereals and grains, America’s reliance on imported meats,…
Chinese furniture importer agrees to pay $800k for alleged tariff evasion
China-based ready-to-assemble furniture importer Homestar North America has agreed to pay nearly $800,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to pay customs duties owed…
Legal Perks: The Benefits of Choosing American-Made Clothes
There are many good reasons to support the US clothing industry, such as providing employment for Americans, providing revenues for the US Government, ethical production practices in the USA, and…
House panel demands US ‘stop digging our own grave,’ detach from China
Members of the committee hope the recommendations – which span from banning TikTok to pushing federal health systems like Medicare to “buy American” – will end up in bipartisan legislation…
Chinese garlic a national security risk, US senator claims
In his letter, Senator Rick Scott highlights “a severe health concern over the quality and safety of garlic grown in foreign countries – most notable garlic grown in Communist China….
Chief Executive Officer Admits False Statements to Conceal Foreign Origin of Forklifts Provided to U.S. Army
The chief executive officer of a Passaic, New Jersey, company today admitted falsifying data plates on forklifts provided to the U.S. Army to make it appear as if the forklifts,…
Despite Trade Barriers, Chinese EVs Will Pose Major Threat To American Automakers
“Picture a modern day Godzilla with the power to trample on and destroy anything that gets on his path,” he told the Wall Street Journal, adding that there are more than…
Virginia Beach company falsely labeled foreign country tactical gear as American made; settles for over $2M
The London Bridge Trading Company of Virginia Beach is settling for more than $2 million after false advertising of its tactical gear that was sold to the Department of Defense, according…
Congress must advance nuanced Buy American policies
Critics from the free-trade camp oppose these common-sense policies, disregarding Congress’s obligations to the taxpayer and the devastation that Wall Street-led outsourcing has wreaked on the nation’s manufacturing workers and…
Poll: ‘Tis the season for ‘Made in America’ gifts
In a new poll, 81% of Americans surveyed said they would prefer to buy American-made gifts if given the option. The preference is driven by the belief buying products “Made…
Black Friday, holiday shopping focuses on American-made products
A new poll by Morning Consult in coordination with the Alliance for American Manufacturing reported 83% of American consumers prefer to buy American-made products. The poll found three in four U.S. adults…
New Balance factory breaks ground in Londonderry, N.H., projected to add 150 jobs
New Balance already has two factories in Massachusetts, and three in Maine. Dave Wheeler, the chief operating officer at New Balance, said the company had been eyeing a move into…
Komatsu To Buy American Battery Solutions
One of the largest heavy-duty vehicle companies in the world is Komatsu. Komatsu is a Japanese company with arms all around the globe, and its US arm, Komatsu America Corp., just…
Fashion Brands That Are Actually Made in America
In North America, Mexico is the leading clothing manufacturer for American consumers. Honduras and Turkey are also notable sources. U.S. consumers generally purchase approximately 20 million clothing items annually, and…
US aims to speed heat pump manufacturing using Cold War-era law
The U.S. will fund nine projects with $169 million from last year’s climate bill to speed manufacturing of heat pumps, systems that can heat and cool homes and businesses more…
For China, Promises Made Are Almost Always Promises Broken
China’s Communist Party (CCP) gives no sign of altering its policies, either at home or abroad. Beijing continues to reject cooperation with the United States on fundamental questions of national…
Jewish Couple Fighting Fast Fashion with Sustainable, LA-Made Clothing Brand
Jewish couple Joe Willis and Shayna Samuels created City Threads, a sustainable children’s apparel brand that sells styles that are locally knit and dyed in Los Angeles. City Threads offers…
U.S. Clothing Company Combats Supply Chain Holdups by Growing Its Own Cotton
The company attributes its domestic manufacturing to the recent acquisition of Buck Mason Knitting Mills in Pennsylvania. The factory and an affiliated mill, first opened in 1878 and 1906, respectively,…
Letter: Pay attention to packaging
A regional big box store is sourcing its frozen broccoli from China. Farms in the USA are struggling to stay afloat and this company is sourcing its frozen broccoli from…
Congress ignores Biden veto threat to repeal waiver requiring EV chargers to be made in America
The Senate has voted in favor of reinstating a requirement in the roughly $65 billion, bipartisan infrastructure bill of 2021 that requires funded projects – including those for electric vehicle…
Lavish Tax Credits and Trade Protections Lure Solar Firms to U.S.
China has loomed large over the industry for more than a decade. American demand for solar power has grown sharply since 2010 — by about 24 percent each year in…
More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle
Glove-manufacturing projects got about $290 million in public funding, part of a roughly $1.5-billion investment made by the federal government since the start of the pandemic to boost American production…
Sullivan provision closes another loophole to ‘keep American fish in, foreign fish out’
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and 81 of his fellow senators Wednesday passed legislation that included a Sullivan amendment to close a loophole allowing Chinese seafood, or Russian seafood laundered…
Chinese EV maker NIO wants to sell electric cars in the US by 2025
Up-and-coming EV maker NIO aims to sell cars in the US by 2025. The company plans to import premium Chinese-made EVs to the US as it looks to expand its…
These 9 Foreign-Made Guns Are Used Every Day by the US Military
While the United States. excels at building aircraft, drones, tanks, and naval vessels, there are some weapons designed by other nations that find their way into our ranks. Quite a…
CPA Applauds Baldwin, Colleagues For Urging Biden Administration To Correct Inflation Reduction Act Guidelines That Undercut U.S. Manufacturers
The Senators are calling on the Treasury to correct an error in the current preliminary Guidance for the IRA’s Domestic Content Bonus Credit which would allow tax credits to go…
Why China’s Apparel Makers Are Staging A Big Comeback
Vietnam is the No. 1 importer of fabric from China that is turned into clothing bound for the U.S. and elsewhere. Multinationals and Chinese companies have all set up shop…
CPA Model Shows Manufacturing Tax Credits Boost U.S. Economy By 6.3%, Create 11 Million Jobs
Early signs from U.S. economic data suggest that the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act are having a substantial effect on domestic manufacturing. Total construction spending in manufacturing has nearly tripled…
South Dakota beef industry sees potential in small, local meat plants
The local packing plants, they said, will allow more livestock grown in South Dakota to be processed, sold and consumed entirely within the boundaries of the Rushmore State. Local processing…
US Lawmaker Seeks Shein Sanctions Over Use of Banned Cotton
If found to be breaking the law, known as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Shein could be placed on a list of violators and its products would then…