The U.S. Small Business Administration and the General Services Administration removed 22 falsely labeled foreign-made flatware offerings from GSA Advantage!, the federal purchasing platform, the SBA announced June 12, 2026.
What happened
- At the White House Small Business Summit, Sherrill Manufacturing of Sherrill, N.Y., told President Trump and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler that China-based companies were marketing flatware on GSA Advantage! as “Made in America” when it was only partly assembled or finished in the USA.
- The SBA says it investigated and GSA de-listed the 22 offerings in less than three weeks.
- The agency cited the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act and the Berry Amendment, which requires stainless steel flatware bought by the Defense Department to be produced entirely in the USA.
- The SBA said it will work with GSA, the Justice Department and the FBI to root out impostors in federal procurement.
“We will not tolerate foreign imposters that hijack Made in America labels.”
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler
Why it matters for Made in USA
False origin claims on federal platforms take sales from domestic makers. Sherrill Manufacturing, the only USA flatware maker, said it competes against products that are only finished here. The SBA said the action responds to the President’s directive that federal agencies prioritize buying USA-made goods. Related: an indictment over Chinese forklifts sold as USA-made.
FAQ
What is GSA Advantage!?
The GSA’s online marketplace of approved vendors that federal agencies use to buy products.
How many listings were removed?
22 flatware offerings that falsely claimed domestic origin.
Who raised the issue?
Sherrill Manufacturing of Sherrill, New York, which makes Liberty Tabletop flatware.
Source & credit
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, June 12, 2026: “Following White House Small Business Summit, SBA and GSA Take Action to Prioritize American-Made Products in Federal Purchasing”