The Federal Trade Commission on April 14, 2026, announced a “Made in the USA” sweep: three settled enforcement actions and two closing letters. The agency said the actions follow President Trump’s March executive order on Made in USA claims.
The three cases
- TouchTunes Music Company claimed its electronic dartboards were “Made in the USA.” The FTC said final assembly took place in the USA, but key parts such as computer chips, cameras and flatscreen monitors were imported. TouchTunes agreed to pay $625,000 in consumer redress, which the FTC called the largest for a Made in USA Labeling Rule case to date.
- Americana Liberty and Three Nations, and principals Maximiliano Ojeda, Virginia Hilfiger and Julian Groves, sold flags and flag display products as “100% Made in the USA” and “All-American Made.” The FTC said several products were wholly imported from China and others had significant Chinese components. The FTC also alleged violations of the Textile Act. The defendants agreed to $167,743 in redress. The case followed a July 8, 2025, FTC warning letter.
- Oak Street Bootmakers said its footwear was “handcrafted 100%” in the USA and “More than Made in USA.” The FTC said that since May 2023 the company used a Dominican Republic factory for uppers and Brazilian outsoles, and that some final assembly was done abroad. It agreed to $75,000 in redress.
The FTC also closed investigations of Marketing Holders LLC and Lamar Trailers after both companies fixed their Made in USA claims.
“The FTC is committed to ensuring that ‘Made in the USA’ claims are truthful and trustworthy.”
Christopher Mufarrige, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
Why it matters for Made in USA
The sweep shows three common problems: USA final assembly of imported electronics, imported flags sold with patriotic claims, and footwear made partly abroad. Each one fails the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard. Total redress was $867,743. Related: Executive Order 14392 on Made in USA claims and the FTC’s July 2025 warning letters.
FAQ
Which companies settled in the FTC sweep?
TouchTunes Music Company, Americana Liberty with Three Nations and their principals, and Oak Street Bootmakers.
How much did the companies pay?
$625,000 from TouchTunes, $167,743 from Americana Liberty and $75,000 from Oak Street, all for consumer redress.
What is a closing letter?
A letter ending an FTC investigation after a company fixes its claims. Marketing Holders and Lamar Trailers received them.
Source & credit
Source: Federal Trade Commission, April 14, 2026: FTC Announces “Made in the USA” Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses