Does Prison Labor Pervert What it Means to Say 'Made in the USA?'
Some also contend its unfair to ask the private sector to compete with dollar-an-hour wages.
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Some also contend its unfair to ask the private sector to compete with dollar-an-hour wages.
Acting US Trade Representative (USTR) for textiles, Dr Laurie-Ann Agama visited manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina.
The nation’s top trade chief on textile trade policy met this week with executives from companies producing fabric, fibers, bedding, mattress ticking and apparel.
The Trump Administration has made it clear that the slogan “Buy American, Hire American” will be a cornerstone of its policy agenda. This sentiment was exemplified when the President signed an executive order to that effect in April. The order not only directs federal agencies to comply with and enforce current laws on domestic content requirements, it makes several restrictive changes to current practices regarding government procurement.
The holidays are well behind us, but even though we aren't laser-focused on buying that American-made gift for family or loved ones, we should still seek to buy American whenever possible.