President Donald Trump signed Proclamation 9627 on July 17, 2017. It named that day the first “Made in America Day” and July 16 through 22 as “Made in America Week.”
What the proclamation says
The text praises USA workers, farmers and entrepreneurs, and draws a link between a strong manufacturing base and a thriving economy. It lists the administration’s goals as:
- promoting domestic manufacturing
- opening foreign markets to USA producers
- protecting businesses from unfair trade practices
- cutting regulations and taxes
It calls on Americans to “pay special tribute to the builders, to the ranchers, to the crafters, and to all those who work every day to make America great.”
The proclamation sets no new rules. It does not change how the FTC treats Made in USA claims.
The week’s events
The White House held a product showcase with companies from every state. On July 20, Corning, Merck and Pfizer used the week to announce a pharmaceutical glass investment.
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, sent the president a letter that week urging support for a single national Made in USA labeling standard.
The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on July 20, 2017, at 82 FR 33769.
For a later version, see our coverage of the July 2026 proclamation.
FAQ
Which dates did it cover?
July 17, 2017, as the day, and July 16 to 22, 2017, as the week.
Did it change labeling rules?
No. It was a ceremonial proclamation with no regulatory effect.
Where was it published?
In the Federal Register on July 20, 2017, at 82 FR 33769.
Source & credit
Source: Federal Register: Proclamation 9627, “Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2017”, signed July 17, 2017.
Also: The American Presidency Project text of Proclamation 9627; NPR: “White House Highlights ‘Made In America’ Products From Each State”.