Virginia Boys Walnut Wood Cutting Board Review
If you’re in the market for a high-quality cutting board, the Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board might just be what you need. After several weeks of daily use,…
Company gets $5M federal grant to boost production of heat pump components in DeWitt
Bitzer Scroll Inc. is getting a $5 million federal grant to increase its production of electric heat pump components at its factory in DeWitt, an expansion that is expected to…
GM Cuts China Jobs as It Resets in World’s Biggest Car Market
GM is cutting staff in Chinese market-related departments, including research and development, according to people familiar with the matter. Reductions in factory capacity and additional job cuts are under consideration….
Simone Biles’ Leotards Ignite Sales of Made-in-America Brand
Simone Biles won four more medals during the Paris Olympics, making her the most decorated American gymnast ever. All that attention has also helped push a company that produces American-made…
Is U.S. industrial renaissance built to last? Problems overseas indicate it’s ‘here to stay.’
Some of the items at Sussex IM were previously made by companies in China. Now, through a blend of factory automation, skilled labor, and other advantages, the work can be…
Made-in-China Goes Upscale as a New Generation of Brands Battles Slowdown
With their sleek websites, localized ads and social media campaigns featuring users who appear to be American or European, it would be easy for the casual scroller to miss that…
Contractor Didn’t ‘Buy American.’ Now, it Owes the City of Fresno.
Failure to use American steel will cost a Fresno contractor $142,000. Because the project used federal funds, Sebastian had to comply with the “Buy American” program, which meant it needed…
Outsourcing the US shipyard industrial base will outsource American sovereignty
America’s private sector also needs more ocean-going ships. According to US government estimates, China has more than 7,300 merchant ships. The US has just 178. In case of emergency, China’s…
U.S. flags now must be 100% American made
U.S. flags flying atop federal government buildings and military installations — and draping the coffins of military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country — will be 100%…
Higher cost of US-made flags makes Made-in-China unreplaceable?
The US imported approximately 10 million American flags in 2017, with 99.5 percent of them coming from China. “We manufacture the flags and banners for various countries and the US…
Important FTC Made In USA rule change
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a significant rule change that will impact the labeling of products made in the United States. The new rule states that the claim…
Countering China: Biden’s Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Boost U.S. Industries
China has been playing dirty by forcing foreign businesses to share their technologies in order to get access to the Chinese markets and by stealing intellectual property out of the…
Don’t break the law and we won’t kill you, China tells Taiwanese workers
China has told Taiwanese workers they do not need to fear a new death penalty mandate if they do not break the law. The message to Taiwanese employees of China-based…
12 American-Made Beers That Are Better Than Imports
Today, America produces more than 19.41 billion liters of beer, just behind China in global production volume, according to a 2022 report from BarthHaas. Below, discover a selection of some…
Court Sides with Tea Drinkers in Made in USA Dispute
This week, the court granted partial summary judgment to the plaintiffs, rejecting Bigelow’s argument that the “manufactured” claim refers only to the tea bags. The court wrote that “the tea leaves inside…
Biden wants to cut U.S. need for Chinese cranes; ports fear higher costs
President Biden wants American ports to stop buying Chinese ship-to-shore cranes and to start buying American ones. There’s just one problem: No one in the United States makes the giant…
Solar Firm Gets Millions in US Tax Credits Despite Chinese Labor Questions
A solar panel maker in Georgia that has booked $230 million in federal tax credits stands to collect hundreds of millions more as it pursues plans to create the first…
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…
Tesla Tops Cars.com’s American-Made Index
When it comes to consumer demand for American-made, 56% of in-market car shoppers are willing to pay more for a vehicle if it creates more U.S. jobs — of those,…
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…
Louisiana lawmakers pass bill banning foreign seafood from school lunches
HB 429 prohibits public schools and any other schools receiving state funding from serving imported seafood. The bill would also ban imported seafood from being served at the Louisiana House…
Boeing’s Titanium Problem Reveals the Risks of Outsourcing
In yet another airliner scandal, Boeing and Airbus jets have been manufactured using titanium sold with forged documentation. The problem was uncovered after a parts supplier found small holes in…
Rx Import Alert: CVS Branded Generic Drugs Singled Out In Bloomberg Report For Most Recalls
The foreign labs in China and India that make the branded drugs for CVS pharmacies nationwide are coming under increased scrutiny for unsafe manufacturing practices. No pharmacy chain has dealt…
China is now a leading scientific power
Its scientists produce some of the world’s best research, particularly in chemistry, physics and materials science. They contribute to more papers in prestigious journals than their colleagues from America and…
Gov. Youngkin Sounds Alarm To Defense Secretary Austin On “China Solar” At Pentagon
On Monday, Youngkin was the first guest on the Guy Benson radio show, where he basically reiterated much of what he said in the letter. “The CCP dominates the solar…
China Solar Company, Accused Of Circumventing Tariffs, Wants To Set Up Shop In Texas Free Trade Zone
The Department of Commerce has found that Trina Solar engaged in dumping and corporate subsidies for its exports of solar cells and modules since 2011. In their first solar case…
China EV Battery Giants’ Supply Chains Full Of ‘Forced Labor’, Says House CCP Committee
China’s EV battery companies CATL and Gotion High Tech source materials from companies banned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to forced labor violations, the House Select…
Can You Guess The Best-Selling Car In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
If you think you see a lot of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks driving around the Land Of 10,000 Lakes, you’re not alone. Chevy’s half-ton pickup is the best-selling vehicle in…
No-tariff shipments popular with Shein, Temu hit US customs speedbump
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced late last week it suspended “multiple” brokers from an expedited clearance program for those duty-free, direct-to-consumer imports partly over concerns that contraband was being…
France’s Macron Renews Calls to ‘Buy European’ on Germany Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union must stop being naive in the face of growing competition from the US and China, and repeated calls for a “buy European” strategy in key…
Almost Half Of Americans Under 40 Would Buy A Chinese-Brand Vehicle, Poll Shows
Americans under 40 years of age are the most receptive to buying a Chinese automotive brand if it were offered in the U.S., despite high privacy concerns among all age…
A call to action and challenge to drink more domestic wines
“American wineries are struggling right now. We have a huge amount of inventory and a huge decrease in sales. Over 20% decrease in the last year in sales for American…
12 Big Companies That Are No Longer American-Owned
Do you proudly buy American products? These days, this is easier said than done in a Global economy. In fact, many well-known American companies are no longer owned by Americans…
US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos
The White House on Monday gave a Chinese-linked company and its partners 120 days to sell property they had bought near a U.S. Air Force base in Wyoming that is…
Biden Will Tax Imported Chinese EVs 100 Percent
The U.S. auto industry and regulators are worried that if Chinese EVs reach the States, domestic makes won’t be able to compete. The Biden administration however has reportedly reached what it…
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…