Confer: China is a real threat to WNY jobs
There are numerous Chinese manufacturers that rip off some of the pool and spa products that we make at Confer Plastics. The look, design, and even the assembly manuals were…
Corning aflutter about U.S.-made fiber
“As the US infrastructure plan rolls out, it could add as much as a billion dollars a year to the market, and we’re especially well positioned to capture that growth…
Is the Call To Buy American Grown Produce Falling on Deaf Ears?
“USDA Foreign Agriculture Service data show that in the most recent 12 months, October 2020 to September 2021, the U.S. imported fresh pineapple from 20 countries, fresh avocados from 36…
China is quietly setting new ‘buy Chinese’ targets for state-owned companies – US sources
The Chinese government quietly issued new procurement guidelines in May requiring up to 100% local content on hundreds of items, including X-ray machines and magnetic resonance imaging equipment, building new…
GM to Produce EV Motor Components in New York with $154 Million Investment
General Motors announced plans to overhaul a western New York auto parts plant in order to make a vital component for electric vehicle motors.The Detroit automaker will invest $154 million…
Bill requiring American-made iron and steel in public works projects forges on
Republican Miami Rep. Anthony Rodriguez ran into some resistance Monday while advocating for his proposal to require state and local governments in Florida to exclusively use American-made iron and steel….
U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports after threat to inspector
The U.S. government suspended all imports of Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threatening message, Mexico’s Agriculture Department said in a…
Looking for Made in USA N95 Masks? Here Are 10+ American-Made Options
Healthcare workers are still reporting a shortage of N95 masks, which are superior to surgical masks because they provide filtration protection against COVID-19. But at the same time, several American…
Navy Must Look to Allies to Match China’s Shipbuilding Speed
To match the breakneck speed of China’s shipbuilding programs, the Navy will need to work more closely with allied nations to leverage some of their ship designs and reduce risk,…