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Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Manufacturing, Politics, Production, Technology, World Trade Organization (WTO)

China Abuses WTO Rules to Control Foreign Tech Firms

The Chinese Communist Party has created a new law that allows it to selectively ban foreign imports while propping up its own companies. The new law uses a loophole in world trade, and could push U.S. technology companies out of China. It…

Automotive, Outsourcing

Mexico Bound? Ford Moving Two Key Models out of Michigan

Ford said it will move production of the Focus and C-Max small cars from its Michigan Assembly Plant in 2018, with union officials saying they were told the work will leave the U.S.. The company's decision sets a potentially combative tone…

Walmart suppliers grapple with challenge of 'Made in USA' labels

Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL), Domestic Sourcing, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Walmart

Walmart Suppliers Grapple With ‘Made in USA’ Labels

Detroit Quality Brushes is a company that does just what its name suggests: It makes high quality brushes in Detroit. Years ago, the company had 18 competitors in the United States. Today, there are only three left, says John Avgoustis, head…

Consumer Products, Education, Recalls

Tests Find Asbestos in Kids’ Crayons

When you catch a conversation about asbestos, you might think it’s about health problems from at least 30 years ago. You’re not alone. Many Americans assume asbestos has been banned or fallen out of use. And for good reason. It’s a known…

Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, Walmart

Lots of Fuzzy Numbers Behind Walmart’s American Manufacturing Push

Walmart, the nation's largest importer of foreign goods by volume, is currently hosting an open call for American-made product pitches at its Arkansas headquarters. This "American manufacturing summit" is part of the company's commitment - made…

Consumer Products, Economy, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, Walmart

Walmart: Opening Our Doors – to Open Bigger Ones Across America

100 new hires. That’s how many Emilia PC expects to add by the end of this year, all resulting from one step the beauty product manufacturer took roughly 12 months ago: attending Walmart’s Open Call for products that support American jobs. That’s…

Consumer Products, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Walmart

Does Walmart’s Patriotic PR Have Legs?

Walmart made a little bit of news on Tuesday. Right after the world's largest retailer committed to fast-tracking the hiring of more military veterans, it announced plans to source an additional $50 billion worth of American-made goods over…

Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL), Domestic Sourcing, HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES, Made in USA, Made in USA Certified, Manufacturing & Sourcing

Chair Pad Manufacturer Earns Made in USA CERTIFIED® Seal

CERTIFIED, Inc. (madeinusa.net), the nation’s leading independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) certification company Made in USA claims, reported today that KLEAR VU CORPORATION of Fall River, Massachusetts has earned a Made in USA…

Libbey Inc. Introduces the Finest Quality Glassware Made in the USA

Consumer Products, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing

Libbey Introduces Finest Quality Glassware Made in USA

Libbey Inc., the number one glassware tableware company in the Americas, introduced today the finest quality glassware manufactured in the U.S. The nearly 200-year old company invented a state-of-the-art process from furnace to forming to finishing…

Consumer Products, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production

Libbey Glass Announces $20 Million Investment and New Jobs

Posted: Nov 12, 2013 4:42 PM EST | Updated: Nov 22, 2013 4:42 PM EST Libbey Inc. executive Dan Ibele announced today the company will invest $20 million in Libbey's Shreveport manufacturing site, bringing new technology and a new research…