Entries by The Made in America Movement Team
Toy Maker To Bring Lincoln Logs Production Back to U.S.
Production of Lincoln Logs coming back to U.S.A. Manufacturing will once again be made in the U.S.A. (Photo courtesy of K’NEX Brands) A Montgomery County manufacturer of plastic injection molds and K’NEX construction toys is bringing production of one of its classic toy brands back to the United States from China. Lincoln Logs, a […]
Why America’s Middle Class is Lost
The middle class took America to the moon. Then something went horribly wrong.
China Trade, Outsourcing, and Jobs
Growing U.S. trade deficit and outsourcing with China cost 3.2 million jobs between 2001 and 2013, with job losses in every state.
Maker’s Mark Accused of False Advertising
Two California consumers sued one of Kentucky’s best-known distilleries, saying Maker’s Mark tries to spike demand and sticker prices by falsely promoting and advertising its bourbon as being handmade.
Manufacturers in U.S. Still Outpacing Rest of World
Yet strength of ISM index might be overstated, some say Manufacturers in the U.S. barely slowed down in November even as major competitors around the world continued to scale back production.
Chicken From China Labeled “Made In America”
Yet again another food scandal is among us as the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently agreed to allow four chicken processing plants in China to raise and slaughter their chickens in the U.S., export them to China for processing, and them ship them back to the U.S. These chickens will then be sold on every […]
“MADE IN USA” CLAIMS TRICKY FOR RECYCLED MATERIALS
Manufacturers of products made with recycled materials can’t claim offerings were “Made In USA” unless they can show that the materials originated domestically, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) making it the “Made in USA” claims tricky for recycled materials.
Give American This Season
It’s time for America’s annual holiday study of contrasts. First comes Thanksgiving, a heritage slightly scarred by glitzy parades, football, turkey fryer incidents, and overeating, but still imbued with volunteerism, thankfulness, and family. Then comes Black Friday.
Thankful for a Made in USA Thanksgiving
by Alliance for American Manufacturing Get to the stores before it’s all gobbled up.
