Contractors should prepare for more changes to Buy American Act
Don’t confuse the Buy American Act with the Buy America Act. The Buy American Act applies to federal government procurements, including construction of federal projects such as dams, federal buildings…
The Next Chapter of “Made in America”
The causes today are varied but are rooted in a longstanding and perilous deficiency of the U.S. economy — so many of the products and materials vital to modern American…
Opinion: Reviving U.S. heavy industry would build a safer, more sustainable world
This China-driven deindustrialization of our country is neither inevitable nor irreversible. Reinforced by the COVID-19 crisis, a bipartisan consensus recognizes that as a matter of national security, indeed survival, America…
U.S. Congress passes ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang
The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Thursday to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns about forced labor, part of Washington’s continued pushback against Beijing’s treatment of the country’s…
Higgins leads push to support ‘Buy American’ provisions in new ‘Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’
Congressman Brian Higgins is leading a push to maximize and expedite U.S. “Buy American” policies as the country prepares to rebuild thanks to the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act….
US Department of Transportation awards $12.6m in grants for America’s marine highways
Grant funds can be used to purchase low-emission US-manufactured equipment, such as container reach stackers and cranes, manufactured with American components and labour. These funds can also support US shipyards…
GM Plans More Than $3 Billion for Electric-Vehicle Projects in Michigan
General Motors Co. plans to invest more than $3 billion to make electric vehicles in Michigan, people familiar with the matter said, a potential win for the car maker’s home…
The US Can Rebuild Its Iconic Bicycle Manufacturing Industry
Americans love to ride bikes. But right now, consumers are finding that there’s a wait of many months to buy a new bike. That’s because delivery delays and global supply…
American Giant’s CEO Says Time Is Ripe for U.S.-Made Clothing
The pandemic upended supply chains around the world, raising concerns about producing most of the world’s consumer goods in Asia — thousands of miles from the shoppers who buy them….