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…
Is Anyone Tracking China’s Land Grabs in America?
Is this a national security problem? It could become one soon. China is doling out hordes of cash to buy American real estate. Over $6 billion was spent gobbling up…
St. Lawrence County Legislators encouraging solar developers to buy American
St. Lawrence County Legislators on the Operations Committee approved a resolution that will encourage solar energy developers to purchase American made equipment for facilities. The measure would outlaw the import…
China-Made GPS Tracker is Found to Be Risk for Vehicle Hacking
Vulnerabilities in a popular GPS tracker made in China and used around the world could allow hackers to disrupt vehicles, cut off their fuel and surveil drivers’ movements, according to…
Savvy Shopper: the benefits of buying American
There are some who maintain that globalization has rendered the term “American” meaningless. While offering examples like a Toyota Tundra being assembled in Texas and a Buick Enclave in China,…
Gov. Parson signing $15M manufacturing bill in St. Louis
The bill designates $15 million in funding for Missouri to produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Semiconductor Computer Chips. The goal is for Missouri to help the country produce these…
Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill “Make American Flags In America Act Of 2022”
“Several small businesses across America share their American pride by making and selling flags.” Most flags are already made here. The Flag Manufacturers Association of America, or FMAA, says that…
Celebrate independent American manufacturing
American Independence Day, celebrated each July 4th, reminds us of the heroic efforts of our forefathers, and every generation since, to free ourselves from the yoke of foreign power. This…
SBA focusing on small manufacturers for Build American, Buy American month
During July, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will kick off its Build America, Buy American month of action to highlight the administration’s commitments to America’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and…
Protect American Workers. Keep China Tariffs!
President Biden is considering gutting Section 301 tariffs on China. These tariffs were imposed after a U.S. government investigation confirmed that China continues to use illegal and unfair trade practices…
How to Get Your Product Certified as “Made in the U.S.”
If your company is based in the U.S. and meets the accreditation criteria, you may apply for the Verified Made in USA Brand Certification Mark. In January 2021, President Biden…
American Factories Are Making Stuff Again as CEOs Take Production Out of China
The construction of new manufacturing facilities in the US has soared 116% over the past year, dwarfing the 10% gain on all building projects combined, according to Dodge Construction Network….
California hopes to lead the country with Buy American laws
California legislators are advancing two measures that would require state schools and colleges to purchase more U.S. agricultural products and for state institutions to buy California-grown foods. The agriculture-backed bills…
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S BUY AMERICA LAW KEEPS TAXPAYER MONEY, JOBS IN THE U.S.
“New Hampshire’s Buy American law is a win for steel fabricators who have too long suffered from unfair foreign competition,” said American Institute of Steel Construction Director of Government Relations…
13 Products That Are Still Made in USA
Webmaster note: Be careful with this list. Many Red Wing shoes and some Tervis containers are not made in the USA. Just because a product is on this list, it…
Titan Kicks Off its 2022 ‘Flags Over Harvest’ Campaign to Help American Farmers
Titan International, Inc. is excited to kick off its second annual “Flags Over Harvest” campaign to support American farmers and their commitment to buying American-made Titan and Goodyear® Farm Tires….
Nissan Titan Pickup Will Disappear in a Few Years, Report Says
Nissan will stop selling the Titan full-size pickup in the next few years, Automotive News reports, citing sources familiar with the decision. That source told AN that Nissan is deciding…
Federal Trade Commision enforces recent ‘Made in USA’ labeling rule | Better Business Bureau
With some exceptions, manufacturers and marketers are not required to disclose where products are made. But if they do and claim products are made in the USA, they better be…
Albemarle Urges US to Cut Red Tape to Boost Lithium Supply Chain
The world’s largest lithium producer is urging the US government to cut red tape to accelerate a build-out of a domestic supply chain for materials needed for batteries, electric vehicles…
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers to Build $5 Billion Chip Plant in Texas
GlobalWafers Co. plans to build a $5 billion semiconductor silicon-wafer facility that will be the biggest of its kind on American soil, as the country contends with the fallout from…
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Warner: Lead colleagues in urging Biden administration to support made in USA masks, prevent future shortages
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the shortage of American made, medical use-approved masks that are essential for the protection of healthcare workers, and the proposed effort by CMS will help prevent…
Made in The USA – Good for the U.S and Great for Us!
Although U.S. manufacturing has declined since the late ’90s, the U.S. furniture industry is actually doing pretty well. American furniture makers have two advantages, lower shipping costs and better access…
Better Business Bureau: FTC enforces new Made in USA labeling rule
With some exceptions, manufacturers and marketers are not required to disclose where products are made. But if they do and claim products are made in the USA, they better be…
Bill would force government to only buy American-made flags
A group of U.S. senators, including West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, have introduced a bill that would require the federal government to only buy American flags that are produced entirely on…
US Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Block Some Investment in China
A group of lawmakers from both parties in both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate said on Monday they have agreed on a new bill that will…
25 Clothing Brands That Are Still Made in America
Globalization and the offshoring of manufacturing can be sensitive topics. In the last 50 years, the United States has lost millions of industrial jobs, leading to heated debates about economic…
Largest Pork Company in the US Shuts Down California Plant Due to High Costs
Good luck convincing this Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods to do what is in the best interest of the United States. The point: American-owned matters, not just American-made. Read the article.
Made in USA Summer Buying Guide 2022
Get ready for summer with products made in the USA. We have grills, camping gear, clothing, sunscreen and more. Check it out here: Read the article.
Buy American Act changes enhance reshoring trend
Some South Carolina-based suppliers are feeling a burst of demand as domestic content percentages for materials used in public projects are set to go into effect in October. The Buy…
COVID Helps ‘Made in USA’ Goods Compete With Chinese Exports
China has imposed strict COVID-containment lockdowns that are disrupting the supply chain. Export goods are going nowhere as shipping companies increase freight charges and pandemic-related labor shortages worsen delays. “Many…
China Could Use Forbes To Push Communist Propaganda, Senators Warn
A Chinese-controlled firm’s bid to buy the Forbes media company poses a national security threat and would allow the Chinese Communist Party to push its propaganda by using one of…
Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on $30 Billion Manufacturing Plant
Texas Instruments has broken ground on the first of four 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas. The tech company, headquartered in Dallas, signed on to build the plants…
Made In USA! Russia’s Most Advanced Weapons Are Shockingly Packed With ‘American Components’
Coming to the Ka-52 Alligator, Russia’s twin-seat, all-weather attack helicopter, the Ukrainian specialists opened up its turreted electro-optical system in which they found 22 US-made chips and one Korean-made chip….
State bill could help level the playing field for local companies with interest in infrastructure projects
“We won’t bid on public jobs because we won’t get them,” Brett Miller, head of Building Envelope Systems, a construction firm in Plainville, said. He says that’s because companies using…
Spanish businessmen meet with king to discuss problems, opportunities in U.S.
The supply chain problems are affecting all sorts of enterprises and they are appearing in such things as the difficulty of importing from China aluminum with which to cover locally-manufactured…
GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke
All of the candidates supported reinstatement of country of origin labeling in the beef industry, which some argue would help level the playing field on the global stage. “We need…
Buy American and the domestic beef producer
The “Product of the USA” label in supermarket meat cases disguises inferior foreign meat products. Domestic manufacturers were promised an aggressive buy American agenda. The beef and pork producers were…
Lotte Chemical to open US subsidiary for EV battery material production
The petrochemical unit of Lotte Group also indicated that it will build additional facilities to produce battery materials in the U.S. by 2025 at the latest, for Korean battery makers…
U.S. Sen. Gillibrand introduces FABRIC Act to support garment workers
The legislation comes as a response to the increasingly unsafe working conditions often endured by American workers, with a press release from the senator stating that the pandemic has only…
Lions Not Sheep lambasted for deceptive Made in USA claims
“BEST DAMN AMERICAN MADE GEAR ON THE PLANET” So roared a Utah-based company called Lions Not Sheep in promoting its apparel and accessories online. But according to an FTC complaint,…
FDA Funding Bill Heads to final committee, with one major stumbling block
In 2018, many adverse events related to “servicing” equipment were due to remanufacturing of the original FDA-approved device, often from imported parts. Rep. John Joyce (R-PA-13) mentioned a part made…
What makes American-made sell in the showroom?
“I think now more than ever, people are proud to buy American made products. They’re willing to spend the additional money to buy American-made products,” said Bobby Watson, owner of…
Battery Manufacturer Ordered to Pay Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of “Made in USA” Labeling Rule and Federal Trade Commission Act
The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced today that the government will collect $105,319.56 in civil penalties from Lithionics Battery LLC and its general manager,…
GoBolt Expands Unique Supply Chain Network to the U.S., Introducing a Sustainable, Vertically Integrated Approach to Merchants
GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics), a technology company building the first sustainable and vertically integrated supply chain network, today announces it has officially expanded into the U.S. This move to the U.S….
Petition: Deny Foreign Tax Credit Subsidies for Russia
American-made companies are the core of our economic and military strength, and their production runs consistently with American values. Meanwhile, some multinational companies continue to operate in Russia, contrary to…
Shutters from Windo Van Go: Great prices, top quality and made in America
Windo Van Go’s most popular shutters are made right here in the U.S. The advantages are numerous. “Better quality, faster shipping and more reliable long-term warranties are just of the…
Chipotle Is on a Mission to Reduce Reliance on Asia Suppliers
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is scouring the U.S. for packaging materials amid rising inflation and supply-chain hiccups that are plaguing the industry. The burrito seller is considering sourcing more packaging domestically…
Mothers Day Gifts Made in the USA
Our 2022 Mother’s Day Gift Guide is filled with products Made in the USA. Make mom smile when you give her a gift that is American made and also perfect…
Where to buy shoes and boots that are made in America
Only 1% of the shoes that are bought in the United States are made here, according to industry representatives, complicating shopping for customers who prefer to buy American. But never…
What Vodka Is Made In Russia? (2022 Updated)
Vodka is to Russia what wine is to France. According to the Distilled Spirits Council, just 1.3% of vodka imports in America come from Russia. So what vodka is made…
BROWN URGES ADMINISTRATION TO FULLY IMPLEMENT, ENFORCE HIS BUY AMERICA LEGISLATION
“As the author of this legislation, I crafted these provisions to apply Buy America requirements on a government-wide basis and in so doing close loopholes in existing federal Buy America…
FTC Enforces New Made in USA Rule against Lithionics and Owner Steven Tartaglia for Falsely Labeling Foreign-Made Batteries as American
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today used its authority under the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which took effect on Aug. 13, 2021, to bring a complaint against Lithionics Battery LLC and its owner,…
FTC Enforces New Made in USA Rule against Lithionics and Owner Steven Tartaglia for Falsely Labeling Foreign-Made Batteries as American
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today used its authority under the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which took effect on Aug. 13, 2021, to bring a complaint against Lithionics Battery LLC and its owner,…
Increased Domestic Content Requirements in the Final Buy American Act Rule
Effective Oct. 25, 2022, the amount of domestic content required for compliance will increase to 60%, followed by an increase to 65% in 2024 and an increase to 75% in…
New Balance Invests $20 Million in Fifth New England Factory
The Boston-based shoe and apparel maker invested $20 million to renovate a building in Methuen, Massachusetts, and started production at the site earlier this year. Company officials said the factory…
50 Clothing Brands That Are Still Made in America
Everyone wants to support their home team. In a 2019 survey, more than 6 in 10 respondents said they preferred to buy products made in America. While the increased globalization of manufacturing…
GE Lighting Bucyrus workers to deliver petition and hold Press Conference outside Senator Rob Portman’s Columbus office
The petition calls on Senator Portman to support legislation that would mandate the Department of Defense to buy Made in America LED lightbulbs, a move that would protect good jobs…
Farm groups urge stronger USDA enforcement of ‘Buy American’ rule
Fifty-one farm groups, trade associations, farmer co-ops and agribusinesses on Tuesday, March 22, urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to strengthen President Biden’s “Buy American” executive order as it applies to…
QUICKFIRE Q&A: California-based Dumoreau eyes alternative to Swiss and Japanese watchmaking
Established just last year in Southern California by award-winning architecture and product designer Carlo Aiello, Dumoreau Watches is looking to provide an alternative to Swiss and Japanese watches. Aiello’s design…
Steelmaker Begins Operations at $1.9 Billion Texas Mill
The facility — reportedly now the largest steel mill in Texas — is set to add second galvanizing and paint lines by mid-2023. Once the new lines are added, the facility is…
Made in USA Pharma Supply Chain Amendment Passes Unanimously
The Smith amendment provides for $500 million in grants to go towards domestic manufacturers. It also commissions a study to determine which essential antibiotics are most vulnerable to foreign supply…
Congress Orders Navy to ‘Buy American’ for Some Ship Components
Buried deep in the text of the 2022 budget bill signed into law March 15 by the president are certain provisions to force the Navy to “buy American,” purchasing from…
Wrangler® Expands Made in USA Collection with 100% Traceable Cotton Grown by American Farmers
Wrangler® announced today the expansion of its Rooted CollectionTM, a line of jeans and shirts grown, cut and sewn in the USA. New for Spring ‘22, the brand has introduced…
Tell Congress: Give America’s Manufacturers the Trade Tools to Compete!
Policymakers on Capitol Hill are currently working to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act, which aims to strengthen our economy and help the U.S. compete globally by reshoring supply chains and…
Biden finalizes increase in Buy American requirement to 75% by 2029
The federal government spends more than $600 billion annually, and it is required to buy from American contractors and manufacturers when possible. But the policy only requires products bought with taxpayer…
China is the true threat to the United States
China’s plan is to undermine the U.S. in order to become the leading superpower. The solution to this problem is to rid Washington of all the corrupt officials who have…
U.S. Presents ‘Buy American’ Plan to Ease Supply Chain Squeeze
The White House said in a statement that it plans to issue a new “Buy American” rule that would allow the federal government to pay more for certain “critical” domestic-made…
American Made Pellet Grills – What Pellet Grills Are Made In The USA?
Does it matter to you where your pellet grill or smoker is made? Many of us want to support the good old USA as often as possible. We want a…
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,…
Biden Says New U.S. EV Charger Plant to Create ‘Ripple Effect’
President Joe Biden said that Australian electric vehicle charging company Tritium DCFC Ltd. will build a U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee and that the plant would set off a “ripple…
Canada’s electric vehicle hopes stuck in neutral
If you’ve ever envied a friend who just purchased a shiny new car, imagine how jealous the folks in Canada’s auto sector must feel today. They’re watching their American neighbours…
Before Ukraine Standoff, U.S. Pitched Its ‘Freedom Gas’ to Europe and Found Few Takers
U.S. officials tried to persuade Europe for years to buy American natural gas as a bulwark against Russia, with the Trump administration dubbing it “molecules of freedom.” But most countries…