Sen. Murphy Asks FTC to Step Up Enforcement Against Fraudulent “Made in USA” Labels
Citing an NBC Connecticut investigation and TINA.org’s findings at Walmart, Sen. Chris Murphy urged the FTC to devote more resources to false Made in USA claims by retailers and manufacturers.
TINA.org Asks FTC to Act on 200 False “Made in USA” Listings on Walmart.com
After Walmart missed its own deadline to fix false Made in USA labels on its website, Truth in Advertising filed a complaint with the FTC citing 200 errors.
Cars.com 2015 Index: Toyota Camry Tops, Only Seven Vehicles Qualify as USA-Made
The Ford F-150 fell off Cars.com’s 2015 “American-Made Index” after its redesign cut domestic parts content to about 70%, leaving the Toyota Camry on top of a list of just…
MADE Act Would Require Items Bearing Military Seals to Be 100% USA-Made
Rep. Tom MacArthur’s Manufacturing American Defense Emblems Act would require decorative objects showing Defense Department and Armed Forces seals to be made entirely in the USA.
Beck’s Settlement: Anheuser-Busch to Add “Brewed in USA” Labels and Pay Refunds
A federal court in Miami preliminarily approved a class settlement over claims that Beck’s, brewed in St. Louis since 2012, was marketed as a German import.
Senate Adopts Murphy Amendment Requiring Pentagon Reports on Buy American Waivers
The Senate approved Sen. Chris Murphy’s defense bill amendment requiring the Pentagon to report annually on Buy American Act waivers for overseas purchases over $5 million.
Kogod 2015 Auto Index: Six GM Models Tie as Most USA-Made Vehicles
American University’s 2015 Kogod “Made in America Auto Index” ranked six GM models in a tie for the most USA content; the Ford F-Series, 2014’s leader, fell to third.
Consumer Reports Survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Prefer USA-Made Products
Consumer Reports found that almost 8 in 10 USA consumers would rather buy a USA-made product than an import, and more than 60% would pay 10% more for it.
TINA.org Asks FTC and New York AG to Act on Almay’s “Simply American” Campaign
Truth in Advertising filed complaints saying Revlon’s Almay “Simply American” ads imply USA-made cosmetics, though three of seven featured products were made abroad.
WTO Rejects Final USA Appeal on Country-of-Origin Labels for Beef and Pork
The WTO Appellate Body upheld findings that USA country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork treats Canadian and Mexican livestock less favorably, rejecting the final USA appeal.