Why ‘Buy American’ doesn’t do enough for the economy and national security MarketWatch 2/4/2021 OUTSIDE THE BOX President Joe Biden is making America’s industrial base a top priority; since taking the oath of office he has issued a Buy American Executive Order and put out his plan to increase the use of the Defense Production Act. While the goal of stronger American manufacturing is worth pursuing, a Buy American approach is unfortunately counterproductive. The Biden administration instead should focus on reshoring industrial capacity — with a little help from our friends — to bolster our supply chains in areas of greatest need.