Buy American Act in 2021: Key Changes and Future Outlook | Baker Donelson
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On January 19, 2021, the domestic content restrictions of the Buy American Act (BAA) were significantly changed via a final rule (Final Rule) issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council. The Final Rule stemmed from a July 2019 Executive Order issued by President Trump, titled "Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials," which sought to overhaul domestic content restrictions associated with federal procurement subject to the BAA. It is more important than ever for government contractors subject to ...