Tag: Made in America

Biden Announces New Rules for Federal Purchases to be Considered ‘Made in America’

President Joe Biden announced Friday changes to the requirements for products purchased by the federal government to be considered “made in America.” The change to the 1978 Buy American Act will gradually increase the percentage of a product’s components required to be manufactured domestically in order to receive a “made in America” designation. Under the…


The Art of Chickening: Whimsical Designs, Serious Craftsmanship

According to Sally Jane Linville, the egg came first. Well, at least it does at The City Girl Farm studio in Kansas City, Missouri, where Linville has perfected what she calls “the art of chickening.” Just peeking through the window, you’ll receive a warm and whimsical welcome from a flock of beautiful, larger-than-life chicken sculptures….


Can Buying American Fix Broken Economy; Biden Policies Magnet for Migrants

Consumer good shortages, higher prices, and container ship chaos at California’s ports—all are symptoms of broken supply chains. So what if more goods were made in America? Would that fix the problem? We find out from author James Stuber, who studies these questions in his book, “What if Things Were Made in America Again.” And…


How a 5th-Generation Maine Lobsterman Started a Home Goods Company

Present an entrepreneurial spirit with the right opportunity, then step back and watch the magic happen: The ambitious among us are unable to resist the pull. That’s certainly the case for Logan Rackliff, who founded and co-owns The Rope Co. in Warren, Maine, with his wife, Hannah. It’s also the case for his forefathers—a long…


Tying It All Together: How a 5th-Generation Maine Lobsterman Started a Home Goods Company

Present an entrepreneurial spirit with the right opportunity, then step back and watch the magic happen: The ambitious among us are unable to resist the pull. That’s certainly the case for Logan Rackliff, who founded and co-owns The Rope Co. in Warren, Maine, with his wife, Hannah. It’s also the case for his forefathers—a long…


NTD Business Full Broadcast (June 30)

Regulators slap a record fine on trading app Robinhood. Why was it fined and how much does it have to pay? House buyers are fighting over homes. Supply doesn’t nearly meet demand and prices see the biggest gain in over 30 years. Some are bidding up to $1million dollars over the asking price to win the bid. A trade…


63 Percent of Americans Want Government to Buy US-made Goods, Even at Higher Cost: Poll

A recent poll found that 63 percent of Americans want the government to buy goods made in the United States—even at a significantly higher cost. The Reuters-Ipsos poll, which was released on Tuesday, also showed that, while 69 percent of U.S. respondents believe a product being made in America is at least somewhat important, 37…


Biden to Sign ‘Made in America’ Executive Order, Tightening Federal Procurement Rules

President Joe Biden is poised to sign a “Made in America” executive order on Monday, seeking to increase purchases of products made in the United States, chiefly by tightening rules around federal procurement and giving the government a bigger role in supporting U.S. businesses. Biden’s action is meant to boost federal purchases of American-made goods…


Biden Signs ‘Made in America’ Executive Order, Tightening Federal Procurement Rules

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that seeks to increase purchases of products made in the United States, chiefly by tightening rules around federal procurement and giving the government a bigger role in supporting U.S. businesses. Biden’s action on Jan. 25 is meant to boost federal purchases of American-made goods by making it…