The bipartisan leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have asked Amazon and other online retailers to prominently show where every product comes from. Chairman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) announced the letters on November 25, 2025.
What they asked for
In a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, the lawmakers said Amazon’s listings often make origin information hard to find, bury it in nonstandard sections, use inconsistent terms or leave it out. They asked Amazon and other platforms to:
- Display country of origin on every product listing in a clear, standard format.
- Require sellers to report the percentage of USA-made components, based on existing federal definitions.
- Show whether a seller is a USA company or a foreign entity, including ultimate ownership when a seller is affiliated with China.
- Offer search filters to show only USA-made products or exclude certain countries.
- Verify origin information so sellers cannot misrepresent where products come from.
“Unfortunately, Amazon’s current product-listing structure often makes this information difficult to locate or verify.”
Reps. Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi, letter to Amazon
A similar letter went to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, asking the Commission to push all major online retailers, including Shein and Temu, to meet the same standard.
Why it matters for Made in USA
There is no general federal rule requiring online listings to show country of origin for most products. Shoppers who want USA-made goods often have to rely on seller claims, which the FTC has warned can be false. In July 2025, the FTC sent letters to Amazon and Walmart about possibly false Made in USA claims by third-party sellers on their platforms.
A standard origin field with verified data and a USA-made filter would make it easier for shoppers to find USA products, and harder for sellers to make false claims.
FAQ
Who sent the letters?
Rep. John Moolenaar and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the chairman and ranking member of the House Select Committee on the CCP.
What do they want Amazon to show?
Country of origin on every listing, the share of USA-made components and whether the seller is a USA or foreign company.
Did they contact the FTC?
Yes. A similar letter asked FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson to push all major online retailers to meet the same standard.
Source & credit
Source: House Select Committee on the CCP press release, November 25, 2025: Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi to Amazon and FTC: Make it Clear Where Products Come From
Related: FTC Sends Made in USA Warning Letters to Four Companies, Amazon and Walmart