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Trump Signs Order to Crack Down on False ‘Made in America’ Claims
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing his administration to strengthen enforcement against foreign manufacturers and sellers who falsely claim their products are American-made. The order, signed on March 13, aims to ensure truthful advertising of U.S. products and protect genuine American manufacturers.
“President Trump is putting America First by ensuring consumers can trust ‘Made in America’ claims and that U.S. manufacturers’ advertising value is not diluted by fraudulent foreign entities,” the White House stated in a fact sheet about the order.
Just two days prior to signing the order, Trump highlighted his “Made in the USA” economic policies during a speech at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky. “We’re making more and more things in the USA, more than we ever have,” Trump told the audience.
The executive order specifically directs Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson to prioritize enforcement actions against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim their products are “Made in America” or make similar false origin claims that violate existing law.
Under the new directive, all federal agencies with country-of-origin labeling oversight must consult with the FTC chairman to consider new regulations and guidance. These measures would encourage companies to voluntarily label their products as American-made when appropriate.
The order also requires stricter oversight of government procurement. Agencies overseeing government acquisition contracts must review and verify American-origin claims for products sold to the federal government. The White House has encouraged these agencies to remove misrepresented items from their catalogs and refer violators to the Justice Department for enforcement under the False Claims Act.
“True American-made businesses—which invest onshore in jobs, communities, and production—deserve undiluted branding benefits and protection from unfair competition by fraudsters,” the White House emphasized in its statement.
This latest executive order builds upon Trump’s previous efforts during his first term to encourage buying American products and hiring American workers. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has established what his administration calls the “America First Trade Policy.”
The administration claims significant success in attracting both domestic and foreign investment to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. Apple has announced plans to invest $600 billion in U.S. manufacturing and workforce training to bring more of its supply chain back to American soil. The tech giant stated in August 2025 that this investment would be made over a four-year period.
Similarly, Meta has pledged a $600 billion investment by 2028 to supply AI technology, infrastructure, and expand its workforce in the United States.
Another major investment comes from Project Stargate, a collaboration between Japan-based Softbank, U.S.-based OpenAI, and Oracle. The project plans to invest $500 billion in U.S.-based AI infrastructure over a four-year period, according to an announcement made in January 2025.
These investments come as manufacturing shows signs of growth in the U.S. economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. manufacturing output amounted to $2.95 trillion at an annual rate in the third quarter of 2025, representing approximately 10 percent of the nation’s GDP.
Manufacturing employment is also trending upward, with the sector adding 5,000 jobs in January to reach a total of 12,590,000 employees. Despite this growth, the figure remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels, which averaged 12,613,000 manufacturing jobs.
The executive order reflects the administration’s continued focus on domestic manufacturing as a cornerstone of its economic policy, particularly as the U.S. competes globally in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
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10 Comments
From a consumer perspective, I welcome clearer ‘Made in USA’ labeling. Knowing the true origins of products is important for making informed purchasing decisions.
This executive order aligns with the administration’s broader ‘America First’ economic agenda. Ensuring honest ‘Made in USA’ labeling is an important part of that strategy.
Agreed, maintaining the integrity of American-made branding is key to helping domestic manufacturers thrive.
As a domestic manufacturer, I’m cautiously optimistic this order will provide a more level playing field against foreign competitors making false origin claims.
Interesting to see how this new order will impact global supply chains and trade dynamics. Cracking down on false ‘Made in America’ claims could have ripple effects.
You raise a good point. This policy could invite retaliatory measures from trading partners, so the administration will need to navigate that carefully.
I’m glad to see the administration taking steps to crack down on false ‘Made in America’ claims. Consumers deserve transparency about product origins.
Curious to see how the FTC will prioritize and enforce against deceptive origin claims. Rooting out fraudulent ‘Made in America’ marketing will benefit domestic producers.
Protecting the integrity of ‘Made in USA’ labels is crucial for supporting American jobs and industries. Enforcing truthful advertising is a sensible policy.
This sounds like a positive move to protect genuine American manufacturers and consumers. Truth in advertising is important, especially for products claiming to be ‘Made in America’.