
Nike CEO told POTUS About U.S. Manufacturing 4 Years Ago
When President Obama visited Oregon in 2011, Nike Chief Executive Mark Parker foreshadowed what was on the sneaker giant's horizon.
Obama was in the state to visit Intel in Hillsboro. But Parker found a moment to tell the president something…

Nike To Create 10,000 Jobs in U.S. with Approved Trade Pact
As it prepared to welcome President Obama to its headquarters campus Friday morning, Nike announced it would pour more money into advanced footwear manufacturing in the United States if and when the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement…

Read Obama’s Speech at Nike: Full text
The White House posted the full text of President Barack Obama's speech at Nike headquarters near Beaverton on Friday morning. The White House has also posted a video of the speech.
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Oregon! (Applause.) Well,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Retailers To Home Furnishings Vendors: Focus on Made in USA
For home furnishings manufacturers, the impetus to move a larger proportion of their manufacturing to the United States is about more than patriotism. It’s about that time-tested business fact—that the customer is always right.
Customers,…

Beverage Company Earns Product of USA CERTIFIED Seal on Apple Cider
CERTIFIED, Inc. (madeinusa.net), the nation’s leading independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) certification company for Country of Origin claims, reported today that ZEIGLER’S has earned a Product of USA CERTIFIEDTM Seal for its…

Made in USA Sells Again
Last fall, Wal-Mart promised to purchase $250 billion in Made in USA products by 2023, a move it said would create 1 million U.S. jobs over time. Two-thirds of the goods in its domestic stores are already made, sourced, assembled, or grown…