President Trump signed a proclamation on July 25, 2025, naming July 20 through July 26 as “Made in America Week” and saying he had directed the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on sellers who falsely claim products are “Made in the U.S.A.”
What the proclamation says
The proclamation was signed on the second-to-last day of the week it named. It lists several policies the administration ties to domestic production:
- The tax law enacted in July 2025, which it says added an interest deduction for loans on new vehicles assembled in the USA and 100 percent expensing for new factories, equipment and machinery.
- A March 2025 executive order creating the United States Investment Accelerator at the Department of Commerce, aimed at investments over $1 billion.
- Trade agreements and enforcement actions against trading partners.
- The FTC directive on false origin claims.
“The ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ label is not just a slogan, but a sign that a product truly connects us with the ingenuity, quality craftmanship, and livelihood of our Nation.”
Presidential proclamation, July 25, 2025
Why it matters for Made in USA
The proclamation came during the FTC’s own “Made in the USA” Month, when the agency sent warning letters to companies and online marketplaces. Taken together, the message to businesses is that origin claims are a federal priority.
The proclamation itself does not change the legal standard. A product labeled Made in USA must still be “all or virtually all” made in the USA under the FTC’s rule. What it adds is attention, and attention tends to bring more complaints, more lawsuits and more FTC reviews. Companies with unqualified claims on products that use imported parts should check their labels now.
FAQ
What week did the 2025 proclamation cover?
July 20 through July 26, 2025. It was signed July 25.
Does the proclamation change the Made in USA rules?
No. The FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard and its Made in USA Labeling Rule still set the requirements.
What did it say about false labels?
It said the president directed the FTC to crack down on sellers who falsely claim products are “Made in the U.S.A.”
Source & credit
Source: The White House, presidential proclamation dated July 25, 2025: “Made in America Week, 2025”