Integrated economies of Mexico & U.S.
- An imported product from Mexico sold in the U.S. is 40% “Made In USA” (given the sharing of parts and labor), versus 4% for the same import from China. According to Richard Fisher, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, “The better off Mexico is, the better off we are.” More »
Manufacturing bill passes in the House
- The American Manufacturing and Competitiveness Act, a bipartisan bill designed boost U.S. manufacturing, passed by an overwhelming majority. More »
Americans need higher wages
- Former Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter, Hedrick Smith, claims Americans have been underpaid for the last three decades, suggesting the economy would grow faster if more of it was based on manufacturing (and if wages were higher). More »
Made In USA matters to shoppers
- A Perception Research Services (PRS) study reveals 4 out of 5 shoppers notice, and are influenced by, “Made In USA” labels and claims. Consumers say the primary reason they’re more likely to buy American is to “help the economy.” More »
