American-Made" is a real competitive advantage right now, and buyers are actively looking for it. But the FTC holds "Made in USA" to a specific and demanding standard, and enforcement picked up significantly this year. Industrial manufacturers are squarely in the frame. Here's what the standard actually requires, where it applies, and how to promote your domestic production with claims that hold up under scrutiny. Full story on the IndustryNet blog!

Trump’s tariffs made American-made goods more expensive too, per New York Fed research highlighted by Fox News. Tariffs added about 2.9 percentage points to consumer goods inflation by early 2026. About two-thirds of that came from imports. But roughly one-third came from products made in the U.S., as American manufacturers paid more for imported parts and materials. Without the tariffs, prices on many everyday goods would have actually fallen.

Cargoes of American-made fuel and crude to parts of the country that badly need them have dropped in recent weeks after the White House pared back a waiver of longstanding shipping requirements

TESLA BUILDS THE MOST AMERICAN-MADE CARS While many automakers rely heavily on foreign parts and overseas manufacturing, Tesla continues to lead in American production and domestic content. According to the American-Made Index, Tesla has ranked #1# overall for multiple years running, with the Model 3 and Model Y frequently taking the top spots. Tesla vehicles are built in U.S. factories with a high percentage of American parts and labor — supporting U.S. jobs and manufacturing at scale. In an industry full of global supply chains, Tesla stands out as one of the most American-made options you can buy.