Is US Production the Key to Footwear’s Sustainability Dilemma?
Other than the novelty of having a product made in the U.S., there’s another benefit to shifting production to an American supply chain: sustainability. “It’s hard to build out our supply…
Push for ‘Buy American’ rules continues
The Kentucky Buy American Act, introduced this year by Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville, would have mandated contracts contain a provision stating any iron, steel or aluminum, used in all Kentucky…
Ford Builds More Vehicles In America Than Any Other Automaker
Ford is officially the auto industry leader in US production volume, exports, and hourly autoworker employment for the fifth year in a row, according to data released by S&P Global…
Made in the USA Spring Buying Guide
The Buying Guide has raised garden beds, garden hoses, gardening tools, flowers, plants, dissolving landscape staples, flower & vegetable planters, bird netting to protect your fruit trees and flowers from…
Inside the Stateside Shoe Stories of 3 American Makers
Today, Origin sources all of its leather from Wisconsin’s Seidel Tanning Factory and its denim from Georgia’s Mount Vernon Mills for production in its Farmington, Maine factory employing nearly all…
US ‘Very Focused’ On China’s Attempts To Purchase American Lands – DHS Chief
The United States is very focused on China’s attempts to buy American land, which could represent a security threat, US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said on Tuesday. “We…
Big South Korean auto firms face heat as State Farm, Progressive now refuse to cover certain models
The class-action suit in Wisconsin claims both Kia and Hyundai “have long known or should have known of the defect” in their cars. According to 2021 insurance claims records from…
Scott’s solar crusade
Rick Scott is reintroducing a bill to ban the federal government from buying solar panels made in China. It would prohibit the government from procuring “solar panels manufactured or assembled…
HUD expands Buy America steel rules
The federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a document in the Federal Register codifying the use of American-made steel in certain projects it funds. The cabinet-level department…
Repealing China’s Most Favored Nation Status: What it Means for U.S. Manufacturers and Workers
It sends a message to transnational enterprises about sourcing from China, and repealing MFN for China means the government is saying that it sees trouble ahead for that region and…
An American System for America Prosperity
As an example to his countrymen to “Buy American,” George Washington wore a suit of American-made cloth at his inauguration in 1789. “I hope it will not be a great…
Senate panel gives first OK to ‘buy American’ mandate for iron, steel in Florida public works
Legislation requiring state and local governments in Florida to exclusively use American-made iron and steel is again forging ahead. The Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee voted unanimously to advance SB…
What’s the Status of Buy American Requirements for Public Infrastructure Projects?
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that “none of the funds made available for a federal financial assistance program for infrastructure, including each applicable program, may be obligated…
First-Ever House Select Committee on China Shows Washington’s Worry
Two weeks ago, the first-ever hearing of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the CCP, the Chinese Communist Party, was held on Capitol Hill. It was a home run. It revealed how worried…
Volkswagen to Build Battery Plant in Canada to Fast-Track Expansion
Volkswagen AG has chosen Canada to build its first battery plant outside Europe in a bid to fast-track an expansion in the key US market. The site, in St. Thomas,…
Lightning eMotors announces Buy America certification for passenger van
Lightning eMotors has announced that its Class 3 Lightning ZEV3 all-electric passenger van is Buy America certified. This certification, along with Lightning eMotors’s Altoona Testing certification, makes the Lightning ZEV3…
US Apparel Companies Can’t See a Future Without China
Webmaster note: This article can’t be correct. There are plenty of companies producing profitably in the U.S. “Quitting China isn’t easy, and most progress has been concentrated in industries such…
“This Land is Our Land” bill to limit CCP’s ability to buy American farmland
China’s ownership of U.S. agricultural land has increased dramatically over the past decade. At the end of 2020, Chinese entities held more than 338,000 acres of land, a 350% increase from the…
HOW “DEGLOBALIZATION” IS CHANGING U.S. MANUFACTURING
American companies are taking big steps to bring their operations back from overseas, with mentions of the terms “onshoring, reshoring or nearshoring” up over 1,000% in company earnings releases from…
Nonprofit seeks to reshore U.S. drug development
St. Louis-based nonprofit Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Innovation Center @ Cortex (APIIC), which is focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain for pharmaceutical ingredients, said a $9.5 million grant from Missouri Technology…
Desperate Times, Desperate Measuring Cups – FTC Brings Enforcement Action for False “Made in USA” Advertising
Despite Instant Brand’s claims that its Pyrex-brand products are “American as apple pie,” the FTC alleges that many of its glass measuring cups were actually manufactured in China from March…
GE Plans Over $450 Million Investment in US Manufacturing Facilities
General Electric Co. is opening its wallet to upgrade facilities, purchase new equipment and make other improvements this year in advance of its planned split into two independent companies focused on aerospace…
Trends and Products: American Pride
Consumers continue to gravitate to pet products that describe themselves as being made in the United States. Customers take pride in purchasing products emblazoned with the red, white and blue of the American flag. They also expect food, treats and toys…
US Postal Service to Buy 9,250 Electric Vehicles From Ford
In addition to the 9,250 Ford vans, which will be manufactured at a Ford plant in Kansas City, Missouri, the agency said it was awarding contracts to purchase some 14,000…
America’s Most Stunning and Powerful Solar Panel is Now Available
Manufactured exclusively in Washington at one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the United States, Silfab ELITE produces 410 watts of power with a 21.4 percent efficiency…
Gonzales: Foreign adversaries cannot buy American land near U.S. military bases
America’s adversaries would be prohibited from acquiring American land near United States military bases under legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX). “As our foreign enemies grow more…
Hmmm – When you have to “Buy American” but we don’t make that here any more
This awkward dynamic spilled into public view this month, when the U.S. Department of Transportation denied a request by the nation’s ports to use federal infrastructure funds to purchase imported…
U.S. Steel reaches deal to supply GM with mini-mill steel
U.S. Steel is investing $3 billion to build a new steel mill in Osceola, Arkansas that will produce electrical and advanced high-strength steels. It’s marketing verdeX steels to manufacturers that are…
‘Buy American’ is a popular slogan, but is it good policy?
The appeal of Buy American is obvious. Beyond being extremely popular with voters, the policy is seen as promoting economic growth by ensuring that tax money spent to build up…
The Pleasure Island of Shein
Shein’s massive success is no accident and not just the result of a more innovative business model. The company’s exponential growth depends on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) trade behavior,…
ALB RELEASES REPORT AND NEW STRATEGIC PLAN – WYOMING LIVESTOCK ROUNDUP
According to the strategic plan, 52 percent of lamb purchasers are aware of the source of their lamb and 42 percent prefer to buy American lamb. The ALB strategic plan…
CPA Applauds Bipartisan Senate Bill to Blacklist China & Other Foreign Adversaries Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses
The Coalition for a Prosperous America applauded bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-MT) that would blacklist China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from…
U.S. Domestic Market Share Index Increases Slightly
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released an update to the Domestic Market Share Index (DMSI), a new indicator that measures the success of U.S. manufacturing producers in…
North Dakota House Approves Resolution Encouraging People To Buy American Flags Made Of Hemp
The North Dakota House of Representatives approved a resolution on Monday that encourages residents to buy U.S. flags that are made out of hemp and manufactured in the state. Read…
Sustainability of Gym Equipment Parts Made in the USA
American gym equipment manufacturers understand the importance of constructing gym equipment parts locally. Using only quality American-made parts in gym machinery ensures equipment will last longer and provide gym-goers with…
Federal agency skirts infrastructure bill’s domestic content requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has upset a number of steel infrastructure component suppliers by allowing cities and states to buy iron and steel from foreign…
China’s JA Solar Sets Up Shop In Arizona as Year-Old Forced Labor Law Targets Its Supply Chain Back Home
Shanghai-based JA Solar announced on Tuesday that it has leased space for a $60 million manufacturing facility in the U.S., its first, to be built in Phoenix, Arizona. The move…
Skyrocketing Pharmaceutical Imports to the U.S. Endanger National Security
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…
Biden joins hands with floor leader “I will not sign a bill without Buy America”
President Biden invited and accompanied Senator Mitch McConnell on the site visit that day. President Biden said, “I wanted to start the new year with bipartisan figures regarding this historic…
CORE Industrial Partners Portfolio Company Saylite Acquires Vantage Lighting
Vantage offers a complete line of American-made (compliant with the Buy American Act), energy-efficient new construction and remodel luminaires. Using domestic, precision manufacturing technologies, Vantage designs and builds its innovative…
GM reclaims U.S. auto sales crown from Toyota
General Motors Co reclaimed the top spot in U.S. auto sales from rival Toyota Motor Corp in 2022 as it was able to better meet strong demand for cars and…
US fleets get tax breaks for EU-built EVs
Fleet operators in the United States (US) who buy an electric commercial vehicle made in the European Union can take advantage of the same tax advantages as if the vehicle…
Oatly Jumps on Production Deal to Fix Persistent Shortages
Swedish-owned Oatly Group AB announced it will transfer leases and production capacity at two US facilities to Canadian manufacturer YaYA Foods Corp. — a bid to fix product shortages that…
Global pandemic roils 2020 Reshoring Index, shifting focus from reshoring to right-shoring
A Deloitte survey in late 2020 found that more than 80% of industries experienced supply chain disruptions because of the pandemic. It adds that “about 75% of companies are planning…
Target recalls 204,000 weighted blankets after two kids die by suffocation
Made in China, the blankets were sold exclusively at Target stores and online from December 2018 through September 2022 for $40. Read the article.
Hochul signs Buy American Salt Act Thursday
“With the Buy American Salt Act, we are helping State and local governments purchase salt that comes from mines based in the United States – some right here in New…
Rhode Island Manufacturer to Pay Nearly $500K for Selling U.S. Military Blankets Made in India
The investigation focused on allegations that Hyman Brickle sold woolen blankets to the U.S. Department of Defense, despite knowing that the blankets were produced using labor from India, rather than…
Op-ed: U.S. manufacturing needs federal funding to protect national security, spur innovation boom
Unless we rebuild America’s productive capacity and invest in key industries, we will put our nation’s economic prosperity and very sovereignty at risk. The federal government has the financing tools…
Siemens is opening an EV charger factory in Texas
EV tech and infrastructure giant Siemens eMobility today announced that it will locate its second US manufacturing hub for EV chargers in Carrollton, Texas, outside of Dallas. Siemens says it…
US ‘Battery Belt’ Widens With $3.5 Billion Redwood Materials Plant
With demand for electric cars soaring, America desperately needs a new battery supply chain. It appears to be coming. Redwood Materials Inc., started by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, said Wednesday…
American-made products come from these small businesses in time for the holidays
“We are back with our Made in America series, highlighting businesses with American-made products perfect for the holidays,” said ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Will Cain. First, Cain introduced Joseph…
Opinion: Buy USA, not Beijing
Eighty percent of the world’s Christmas decorations and accessories come from the Yiwu area in east China’s Zhejiang province. The Yiwu market is a complex of over 600 medium to…
Lincoln Offers the Most American-Made Car for 2022
Detroit’s Big Three automakers readily dominate the chart. Tesla also landed in the Top 10 along with Honda, the only foreign-owned brand on the list. However, foreign makers made big…
Tim Cook says Apple will use chips built in the U.S. at Arizona factory
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will buy U.S.-made microchips at an event in Arizona on Tuesday, where President Joe Biden also spoke. “And now, thanks to the hard…
Dockers’s New Made-in-the-U.S.A. Collection Is a Step in a Different Direction
The Docker’s brand’s newest release proves it stayed current, not stagnant. Collectively called the Made in USA collection, the Original Chino, Crew Sweatshirt and Tee are made from scratch in…
Gems Made in the U.S.A.
Unlike Southeast Asia, East Africa and Colombia, the United States is not a large or historically important producer of gems. But what the country lacks in gemological richness, it makes…
Made In America store to host “American Christmas” event
The Made in America stores are up to 11,000 100 percent American-made products when they started at just 50 products. If you would like to shop at Made in America,…
Understanding the Buy American fight
European leaders argue that the “made in America” requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act unfairly advantage the U.S.. Even if the IRA is protectionist, and possibly illegal under World Trade…
Top Senators want controls on US contractors using Chinese chips
The proposal would apply to companies working with firms defined by the Department of Defense as Chinese military contractors. “If American business wants the federal government to buy their products…
New York lawmaker wants to encourage ‘made in America’ shopping on Cyber Monday
A New York state lawmaker is trying to encourage more people to buy American-made products and wants to enlist large online retailers this holiday season. Republican Mark Walczyk, a North…
Shein’s Cotton Tied to Chinese Region Accused of Forced Labor
A US attempt to ban imports of cotton linked to forced labor in China contains a loophole large enough for a multibillion-dollar business to pass through: clothing from Shein, the…
Survey finds three-fourths of shoppers would prefer to buy American-made goods
A survey by the Alliance of American Manufacturing, a joint venture between the United Steelworkers union and leading manufacturing companies, found three-quarters of American consumers would prefer to buy presents…
CPA Chief Economist on chinese exploitation of U.S. capital markets
“U.S. investors are inadvertently subsidizing Chinese companies involved in activities that are contrary to the national security, economic security, and foreign policy interests of the United States. We are also…
First Solar Picks Alabama for $1.1 Billion Panel Factory
First Solar Inc., the biggest US panel manufacturer, plans to build a $1.1 billion factory in Alabama, a major domestic investment that follows passage of a landmark climate law. In…
Confusion Reigns for Foreign Companies Operating in China
For now, many foreign companies have been confused by recent aggressive moves out of Beijing, and powerless to do much about it. While investors were befuddled by new regulations on…
American-made, veteran-owned business built on ‘patriotism’
The co-founders of Maine-based clothing company Origin USA are celebrating more growth and success after betting on the U.S. supply chain and American pride. “I can tell you the primary…
An Update to “Made in USA” for Federally Procured Products and FTC’s “Made in USA”
Any way you slice it, the current administration is sending clear signals that product manufacturing origin claims are a priority with respect to consumers and federal purchasing. The FTC also…
Why These New Balance Made in USA Colourways Are Bound to Become Future Classics
There’s no doubt about it, Teddy Santis has been absolutely killing it as Creative Director of New Balance’s Made in USA line, with some of the brand’s best colourways to…
Woolrich’s “Made in the USA” Collection Renovates the Label’s Archival Flannels
Coined “The Original Outdoor Clothing Company,” Woolrich has been making flannel shirts for more than 190 years. Honoring its centuries-spanning history, the outerwear imprint has called on its archives of distinguished American…
Blink Charging Co. pursues 300-job expansion to meet electric vehicle demand
A publicly traded company that makes charging stations for electric vehicles has visited sites in Greater Nashville as it pursues an expansion. Blink Charging Co., weighing options in four states…
Here Are the Top 10 Most American Cars of 2022
American-based companies (General Motors, Ford, and Tesla) have seven out of the top 10 most American vehicles for 2022 according to DesignNews. The Lincoln Corsair tops the list, followed by…
Latham company pays $75K for selling counterfeit batteries to Department of Defense
“Our military received counterfeit batteries after a contractor cut corners to increase profits,” United States Attorney Freedman said in a news release. “We will continue to use the False Claims…
CPA Urges Senate to Ensure Taxpayer Dollars Don’t Fund Chinese Semiconductors
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) urged leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee to include an amendment in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would ensure American taxpayer…
Carrots for Carrots: States Promote Buying Local for School Lunches
What’s for lunch? For millions of school students, the answer may be fresh lettuce and tomatoes, apples and carrots grown by nearby farmers, or, in a few states, fresh lamb…
A look inside the solar industry’s newest U.S. factory
A steel processing plant in Pennsylvania that predates World War I has returned to operations and is producing crucial components for an industry non-existent 100 years ago — solar power….
Kenya Wants China to Extend $5 Billion Debt Repayment
Kenya plans to ask China for a longer repayment period on $5 billion of loans it used to build a new railway line, Transport Secretary-designate Kipchumba Murkomen said. Servicing the…
Are You Ready for Increasing Buy American Act Content Requirements?
Effective October 25, 2022, to be BAA compliant, the cost of domestic components increases from exceeding 55 percent to 60 percent of the cost of all components. Notably, the domestic…
Production Tax Credits Unleash Tidal Wave of Investment in Manufacturing
The manufacturing incentives tucked into the Inflation Reduction Act have unleashed a tidal wave of investment in U.S. manufacturing unlike any we have seen in decades. According to CPA calculations,…
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
President Biden’s efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing are coming under diplomatic fire from key allies, with European governments accusing his administration of undercutting the trans-Atlantic alliance with “Made in America”…
U.S. Domestic Market Share Index hits all-time low
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released an update to the Domestic Market Share Index (DMSI), a new indicator that measures the success of U.S. manufacturing producers in…
Tesla, Ford lead in brand loyalty, S&P Global says
Returning this quarter is S&P Global Mobility’s findings that point to Tesla’s strength, which is a key takeaway for brands. GM is now second, followed by Hyundai, Ford and Toyota….
U.S. chip suppliers pull back from China’s Yangtze Memory after Biden ban
American suppliers are beginning to withdraw staff from one of China’s leading chip companies in the wake of new U.S. regulations, a blow to Communist Party efforts to build a…
Lego’s Parent Company Acquires Edtech Firm BrainPOP
Denmark-based LEGO is buying U.S.-based Brainpop, which is a video-learning/education technology firm. Paul Nary, an assistant professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, expressed skepticism about the…
BHARAT – THE CROWN JEWEL OF AMERICAN EMPIRE?
In technology, the US again enjoys a virtual monopoly in Bharat. Almost all the hardware and software used in Bharat is of American origin. Hardware from Intel, HP, Dell… and…
Hatco hatches plan to buy cooking ranges manufacturer
“This strategic acquisition broadens our product offerings and expands our opportunities to service customers in the foodservice industry. We look forward to building on the success of this American-made brand.”…
Chinese Battery Maker Getting $715 Million In Incentives For $2.4 Billion Michigan Plant
Officials in Michigan have green-lighted $715 million worth of incentives for a $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery plant set to be established in the state. The plant will be opened…
Korean Internet Giant Naver To Buy American Fashion Reseller Poshmark For $1.2 Billion
South Korean billionaire Lee Hae-jin’s Naver, the country’s largest internet company by market capitalization, agreed to acquire American fashion e-commerce platform Poshmark for $1.2 billion, furthering the tech giant’s international…
Micron Plans Investment of Up to $100 Billion in New York Chip Factory
Micron Technology Inc. said it plans to invest as much as $100 billion over the next 20 years to build a factory in upstate New York to boost US production…
VA Falling Short on Buy American Act Compliance, Audit Finds
An audit has found that one of the main centralized procurement offices at the VA “did not always meet the intent and requirements of the Buy American Act”, blaming insufficient…
Taiwan Bank to acquire American Continental amid military tension with China
The US currently has more than 70 Asian American or Pacific Islander American owned banks, according to Investopedia. East West Bank leads the way, with Taiwan-based CTCB Bank being among…
Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Touted to Be Just the Ticket for Faster, More Reliable Service
In compliance with a “Buy American” rule of its contract with Amtrak, manufacturer Alstom (a French rolling stock firm with a New York State plant) is using suppliers in 27…
‘Buy American’ Seen as a Boon to LOCAL ManufacturERS
“U.S. industrial capacities are key to our economic and national security. Every dollar spent on American-made materials supports the U.S. economy at multiple levels,” Tim McKernan, facility manager at EJ…
Rep. DeFazio urges FTA to enforce Buy American provision
“One of the greatest threats to a strong U.S. transportation manufacturing sector is the rise of predatory Chinese state-owned and -supported enterprises (SOEs), which rely on government-subsidized, below-market pricing to…
NEWSOM SIGNS SEN. CABALLERO’S ‘BUY AMERICAN’ FOOD BILL
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed SB 490, the bill from Sen. Anna Caballero that would require schools receiving federal funding for prepared meals to purchase domestically produced food products….
Smithfield Foods to Pay $75 Million in Pork Price-Fixing Settlement
The Smithfield, Virginia company is a unit of Hong Kong-listed WH Group ltd, which calls itself the world’s largest pork company. Several companies have faced lawsuits in Minneapolis and Chicago…
Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s
Ever since American manufacturing entered a long stretch of automation and outsourcing in the late 1970s, every recession has led to the loss of factory jobs that never returned. But…
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Ensure Inventions Funded by DHS S&T Are Manufactured in U.S.
U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) have introduced the bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security…
China may now have air superiority over US in Pacific
China’s jet fighter force may have already caught up with the quality and quantity of the US, prompting new urgent calls in Washington to build up and modernize the US…
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Others, tell congress they’ll leave china if told
After two days of being grilled by the House and Senate, executives of the biggest banks in the country really opened up most during a long House Financial Services Committee…
Ford breaks ground on $5.6 billion Tennessee mega-campus
Ford Motor Co. has officially broken ground on BlueOval City, the $5.6 billion electric-vehicle assembly, battery production and supplier campus the automaker is building in West Tennessee with a joint-venture…
Poll: Voters overwhelmingly want their beef labeled to show what country it came from
A new poll of registered voters—conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA)—shows that an overwhelming majority of voters (90 percent) are concerned about…
SHARE THE LOVE OF WISCONSIN CHEESE
We offer high quality, natural and really delicious Wisconsin cheeses and treats so you can share in our love of cheese and share it (and a smile) with those you…
Florida’s Natural Give Consumers the Squeeze No Longer 100% Grown in the USA
Have you checked your food labels recently on items you purchase faithfully every week? If not you may want to start because it seems that Florida’s Natural has made some…
Bill would require California institutions to buy American-made food
State Sen. Ana Caballero visited Fresno this week to pressure Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 490, or the Buy American Food Act. If implemented, all state public institutions…
Colorado Company and Owner Agree to Pay $625,000 for Alleged False Claims Related to Buy American Act Violations
The Department of Justice announced today that Instec Inc., located in Boulder, Colorado, and Dr. Zhong Zou, Instec’s owner and president, have agreed to pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that…
Halloween candy shortage scare shows importance of domestic sugar production
Most Americans don’t think about the farmers who grow our food or the government farm policies that support them – that is until they can’t find an item at the…
Biden administration seeks waiver of ‘Buy American’ rules for EV chargers
The Biden administration is asking for a waiver of “Buy American” rules for federally-funded electric vehicle chargers to more rapidly roll out the infrastructure needed to scale up EV adoption….
California bill would limit foreign-grown food in public school meals
Under Caballero’s bill, called the Buy American Food Act, a school could only buy foreign food if it was priced more than 25% lower than its domestic counterpart. “[Buy American…
Corning building new factory in response to broadband internet boom
Corning said Tuesday it will build a new manufacturing facility outside Phoenix in response to a spike in demand for fiber-optic cable as the U.S. government ramps up a $42.5 billion…
First Solar Plans to Spend $1.2 Billion on US Factories
First Solar Inc., America’s biggest panel maker, plans to invest about $1.2 billion to expand its US manufacturing capacity after Congress passed a landmark climate bill. The company expects to…
Vanguard, BlackRock Funnel U.S. Investment to Chinese Shipyard that Built Third CCP Aircraft Carrier
As of June 2022, BlackRock, Vanguard, and other Wall Street financial firms are exploiting American investors and helping the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) build and modernize the Chinese military. American…
Rep. Norcross: Why we need an American-made economy | Opinion
“American made” isn’t just a slogan. Behind these words are millions of good-paying jobs for hardworking families. I have been saying for years that the best social program is a…
Inflation affects American-made product purchases, survey shows
More than a quarter of those respondents said further that inflation had “a lot” of negative impact on their desire to purchase American-made products, according to the poll. Despite this,…
Boycott avocados grown in Mexico
Most people don’t know that there is a connection between the monarch butterfly and avocados from Mexico. The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles to Mexico to winter in rare…
Tucson industrial sewing factory works to grow economy, careers
The whirring of sewing machines fills Sonoran Stich Factory — a cut and sew manufacturer of women’s apparel and industrial sewn products for the health care industry, university and college…
China criticizes US chip law as threat to trade
China on Wednesday criticized a U.S. law to encourage processor chip production in the United States and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers as a threat to trade and an attack…
The U.S. made a breakthrough battery discovery — then gave the technology to China
The Chinese company didn’t steal this technology. It was given to them — by the U.S. Department of Energy. First in 2017, as part of a sublicense, and later, in…
‘People wanna know where their clothes are made’: Aurora’s Factory Fashion is bringing locally sourced styles home
“They want ‘made in Colorado,’ and it’s just like the farm-to-table or the craft beer industry,” Ramfjord Elstun said. “People wanna know where their clothes are made. And so if…
To Buy Clean, First Buy American
You don’t need to read Hamilton’s 1791 “Report to Congress on the Subject of Manufactures” before reading this blog. The basic idea is this: government incentives can play an instrumental…
Bill Protecting 100,000 Garment Workers Moves Forward in Congress
The bill, which will protect 100,000 workers nationwide, seeks to mandate hourly pay in the garment industry, eliminate piece-rate pay until the minimum wage is met and set up new…