Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a statement on July 1, 2025 designating July as “Made in the USA” Month. The FTC said it would use the month to highlight its Made in USA requirements and remind companies that false or unsubstantiated origin claims are against the law.
What the FTC said
In the statement, Ferguson said he is responsible for enforcing laws that bar companies from making false or unsubstantiated claims that a product is “Made in the USA.” He cited a recent poll in which 61% of Americans said whether a product was made in the USA played a factor in their purchasing decisions. He also pointed companies to the FTC’s online guide for businesses that want to advertise their products as made in the USA.
“‘Made in the USA’ is not just a slogan, but a sign that a product truly connects us with the ingenuity, quality craftmanship, and livelihood of our fellow citizens.”
Andrew N. Ferguson, FTC Chairman
In a FOX Business interview reported the same week, Ferguson said the agency would devote more resources to protecting the label, with increased enforcement starting in July.
Why it matters for Made in USA
A themed month sounds symbolic, but the message to industry was concrete: the FTC was watching origin claims closely. Within a week, the agency followed up with warning letters to companies and to major online marketplaces.
For honest makers, this is good news. Every false claim cheapens the label for everyone who has done the work of building in the USA. Stronger enforcement protects the value of a true claim, and the FTC’s guidance makes it easier for small companies to get their wording right. For shoppers, it is a reminder that the standard is strict: an unqualified “Made in USA” claim means all or virtually all of the product is made here.
FAQ
When was the first FTC “Made in the USA” Month?
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July 2025 as “Made in the USA” Month in a statement issued July 1, 2025.
What standard does the FTC apply to Made in USA claims?
An unqualified claim means the product is “all or virtually all” made in the USA, with all significant parts and processing of USA origin.
Where can businesses find the FTC’s guidance?
The FTC publishes a business guide, “Complying with the Made in USA Standard,” and information on its Made in USA Labeling Rule at ftc.gov.
Source & credit
Originally published by the Federal Trade Commission on July 1, 2025: Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Issues Statement on ‘Made in the USA’ Month
Additional reporting by FOX Business (Aislinn Murphy): FTC declares July as ‘Made in the USA’ month