Which cars help fuel the American economy? Cars.com releases annual American-made index
A recent survey from Cars.com found nearly half (48%) of car shoppers say they will pay more for a vehicle if it creates U.S. jobs. Thirty-eight percent say they would only…
US Lawmakers to Press Auto CEOs Over China Supply Chains
Four US lawmakers, who all sit on a newly formed House of Representatives China Select Committee, will travel to Detroit Tuesday to press the chief executives of Ford Motor Co. and…
Sens. Cruz, Rick Scott, and Moran Join Rep. Stefanik In Introducing Make American Flags in America Act on Flag Day
According to the Flag Manufacturers Association of America, 94% of American flags are manufactured in the U.S. Currently, 100% of flags bought by the Department of Defense are manufactured in…
India Clears Mega Deal To Buy American Armed Drones Ahead Of PM Modi’s US Visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, the Ministry of Defence has reportedly approved the acquisition of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, which are arms manufactured by the…
Hand-Crafted American Flags: Celebrating Patriotism with Every Stitch
Supporting the tradition of hand-crafted American flags goes beyond admiration for the art form. It’s about preserving a cherished tradition and ensuring its continuity for future generations. When you buy…
America’s flag unites Americans
For over 20 years, the Buy American Made Campaign has encouraged our fellow Americans to seek out products made in America and support the services provided by American workers. Every…
New Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Strengthening American Manufacturing
A new nationwide poll conducted by Morning Consult for the Alliance for American Manufacturing shows that 70% of likely voters think the federal government should be doing more to bring…
Unraveling the Confusion: Buy America, Buy American, Made in USA – Part 2
Economic nationalism has existed since the founding of the country. Two of the more well-known nationalist policies are “Buy American” and “Buy America.” Yes, these are two different laws that have…
The US has big EV goals. Can the domestic EV industry meet them?
But for now, China overwhelmingly dominates much of the EV supply chain, from the refining of minerals to the production of cathode and anode materials to the manufacture of battery…
Buy America – Striking the Right Balance
Policy with bipartisan support is hard to find these days. Luckily, one of them involves the laudable effort to have more U.S.-made products used in federally funded contracts, such as…
Texas manufacturer commits $73M to scaling U.S. fiber optic
Superior Essex Communications will pour $73 million into scaling its manufacturing capacity and equipment at its Brownwood, Texas plant to help meet surging demand for outside plant (OSP) fiber optic…
Melaleuca displays commitment to American business
The position on supporting American companies is held by the vast majority of Americans. According to a survey by the Reshoring Institute, nearly 70% of Americans prefer to buy products…
U.S. States Are Flying Thousands Of Chinese Drones Across The East Coast.
U.S. cops and states continue to purchase Beijing manufacturers’ drones. That even extends to the United States Capitol Police. That Capitol Police chose Chinese manufacturer Autel for its only drone purchases…
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges Federal Highway Administration to prioritize American workers and products
U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Bhatt strongly urging the agency to end its 40-year waiver that allows them to skirt Buy America…
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Over Pill-Pressing Machines
The US accused several Chinese companies of shipping machines that make counterfeit pills to the US and Mexico, and hit more than a dozen entities with sanctions as it looks…
EXIM Bank supports Omani businesses in buying US products
EXIM can provide loan guarantees and medium to long-term direct financing at attractive rates for those wanting to buy American products. This opportunity for Omani businesses to utilise EXIM products…
Scott Paul: The federal bureaucracy helps companies flout buy American laws
Buy America laws were limited in coverage, eroded by waivers, and narrowed by loopholes in the way the regulatory agencies implemented them. That meant billions of dollars were being used…
Closure of Master Lock Milwaukee Factory to Affect 330 Jobs
According to the statement, Master Lock will begin outsourcing jobs this fall. Master Lock will also transition its Milwaukee manufacturing to other North American and global operations. The closure comes 11…
China overtakes Japan as world’s top exporter of new cars – 1.07 million vehicles in first quarter of 2023
According to a report by Nikkei Asia, China has managed to overtake Japan as the world’s top exporter of new cars in the first quarter of 2023. Referring to data…
Xi’s Micron Ban Shows His Limited Options to Hit Back at US
Xi has struggled for years to find a response to US sanctions, tariffs and export controls that makes China look tough without scaring off foreign companies. The damage to Chinese industry…
U.S. Foreign Policy for the Middle Class
“Our economic strategy is centered around investing in ourselves – not suppressing or containing any other economy.” Eyeballs must have rolled at that very observation, given the aggressive role industrial…
US-Made Solar Panels Get an Extra Tax Credit – if You Can Find Them
Buying American-made goods doesn’t just support US jobs. Depending on what you’re buying, it can also save you money. The federal Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law last year, offers…
Online Sellers Be Ware: Senate Reintroduces Digital Country-of-Origin Label Legislation
Currently only products sold in-person are required to disclose country-of-origin, however the Country of Origin Labeling Online Act seeks to amend labeling laws to force e-commerce sites to provide similar…
Opinion: The Time to Act on American-Made PPE Is Now
Hospitals have gone back to buying cheap, often shoddy Chinese-made PPE. Unfortunately, reverting to foreign suppliers is often not safe. A key study by the ECRI Institute found that half of imported…
Made in America? What to Know About Deceptive Labels
“For most products to be advertised as made in the United States, they should be all or virtually all made in the United States, all the way back to raw…
U.S. envoy looks to quell Canada’s anxiety over “Buy American” rhetoric
Cohen noted, as Biden often does, that Buy American policies have been on the books in the U.S. since the 1930s. They are limited to federal procurement projects, with no…
Can Do! Why Processed Peaches Are Making a Comeback
The California Canning Peach Association’s longtime President and CEO, Rich Hudgins, has fired off letters to major grocery chains asking them to buy American peaches instead of foreign fruit, such…
Chinese-made drones used by some Florida law enforcement agencies grounded under new state law
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands. Lawmakers were concerned that…
FTC Issues Largest Fine in Made in USA Enforcement
The FTC’s complaint alleges that, from 2019 until at least May 2022, Cycra made claims on its product packaging, social media, and website that its products were made in the…
Senate Dems turn on Biden over tariffs on China
“I’ve fought my whole career to stand up for Ohio manufacturers and Ohio workers when they’re forced to compete with cheap, unfairly subsidized imports – I’m not going to stop…
Bosch to acquire US chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5 billion in plant
Over the next years, Bosch intends to invest more than $1.5 billion in the California site and convert the TSI Semiconductors manufacturing facilities to state-of-the-art processes. Starting in 2026, the first…
Mexican nationals recruited to work white-collar jobs at Hyundai and Kia plants in Georgia instead ended up on the factory floor, lawsuit alleges.
Arellano is one of nine Mexican engineers who are plaintiffs in a federal racketeering lawsuit against KIA, an affiliate of South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Group, and Hyundai Mobis, the company’s parts…
Want a tax break on an electric car? You’ll need to buy American
Shoppers looking for a tax break on a new EV have fewer options starting today — and all of them come from American brands. It’s great news if you’re in the…
US Urges College, Chip-Firm Partnerships as It Faces Technician Shortfall
The US needs “robust partnership” between top universities and private industry as it works to beef up domestic semiconductor-manufacturing capacity, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said. “We really have to just…
Ford unveils the Lincoln Nautilus imported from China
But the issue, you’re absolutely right. UAW says this is a stab in the back, right? Why are they doing this? They could have probably built this car in the…
These are the EV models that will get you the full $7,500 tax credit
Eight are all-electric, and two are plug-in hybrids. 1. Chrysler Pacifica, 2. Ford F-150 Lightning pickup, 3. Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring, 4. Cadillac Lyriq, 5. Tesla Model 3, 6. Tesla…
Biden bets big on bringing factories back to America, building on some Trump ideas
When the pandemic snarled imports in 2020, Drew Greenblatt’s manufacturing plant in Baltimore sprung into action to help U.S. buyers scrambling to replace things they normally ordered from overseas. “We…
FTC Cracks Down Against False Made in USA Advertisements
The FTC prepared a Complaint against Resident Home LLC – the parent company of Nectar Sleep – and its owner, Ran Reske, in October 2021 for allegedly misleading customers regarding…
Premium Decor San Diego offers elegant and affordable furniture
“You are paying so much money buying from the big stores because you think you’re getting a better-quality product,” he said while adding, “You can buy made in the U.S….
USDA Could Enhance Implementation of the Buy American Provision
The Department of Agriculture’s school meal programs feed about 30 million children every day. Participating school districts must buy domestic products for the meals as much as possible. USDA allows…
America Imports Nearly $79 Billion in Cellphones, Other Household Goods From China
The only import that Americans spent more money on last year than Chinese cellphones and other household goods was Canadian crude oil. America’s third-largest imported category was “other parts and…
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”…