What Does "Made In The USA" Really Mean?

ADVANCED U.S. MANUFACTURING Strengthening communities and the economy "Made in the USA" domestic manufacturing has a significant impact on communities and the economy U.S. Imports/Exports of Textiles and Apparel, 2016 The United States imports almost 6X what they export EXPORT $21 billion a $120 billion IMPORT WHERE DO OUR TEXTILES AND CLOTHES COME FROM? CHINA 38% VIETNAM 9% INDIA 7% MEXICO 5% BANGLADESH 5% OTHER 37% Community and Economic Impact of U.S. Advanced Manufacturing U.S. MANUFACTURING Drives more innovation than any other sector Performs more than 4 of all private sector research and development Manufacturing creates 12.5 million jobs and makes up 8.5% of the U.S. workforce - Provides good jobs for workers without college degrees $260 PER HOUR Average manufacturing worker hourly wage - Boosts the economy In 2016, manufacturers alone contributed $2.25 TRILLION For every $1 spent in manufacturing, Taken alone, U.S. manufacturing would be the world's 9th largest economy $1.89 is added to the economy to the US economy DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING strengthens the U.S. economy and U.S. communities -it also gives U.S. companies a competitive edge of consumers prefer "Made in America" products say they are willing to pay 10% more for products that are American produced 80% 60% of Americans TRANSITIONS "Made in the USA" Made in USA standardtextile means Higher Quality 66% of American consumers associate "Made in the USA" with high quality 2016 product recalls In the U.S., manufacturers learn about quality issues or packaging flaws before they impact an entire shipment of goods under Consumer Product 179 73 Safety Commission jurisdiction China U.S. Less Environmental Impact Stringent environmental regulations for U.S. manufacturers DO NOT EXIST IN OTHER COUNTRIES Clean Air and Clean Water Acts Toxic Substances Control Act EPA Inspections and Evaluations 1992-2009 U.S. manufacturing IN OTHER COUNTRIES TOXIC AIR EMISSIONS GREW BY 16% from manufacturing in the U.S. dropped by one half Is domestic manufacturing better for the whole planet? MAEREK Fewer emissions from overseas shipping By 2050, Global shipping EMITS 1,000 MILLION METRIC TONS OF CO, every year shipping emissions are predicted to increase by Global shipping is responsible for 2.5% of greenhouse gas emissions O- 50% to 250% Domestic manufacturing TAKES ONE HALF OR ONE THIRD THE TIME of importing foreign-manufactured goods What Does Made in the USA Look Like? "Made in USA" Standard, according to the Federal Trade Commission Must be "all or virtually all'" made in the U.S. All significant product parts and processing are of U.S. origin Final assembly or processing takes place in the U.S. - If a product does not qualify for “Made in USA" standard, a qualified claim can be used “Made in U.S. from Imported Parts" "Assembled in USA" "60% U.S. Content" "Designed in USA-Made in Finland" “Hand carved in U.S.-Wood from Philippines" Growth in U.S. Manufacturing In the past 25 years, U.S. manufactured goods have quadrupled 2000-2014, world trade in manufactured goods more than doubled $4.8 trillion $12.2 trillion 2000 2014 Domestic manufacturing strengthens the economy, the environment, and our communities - are you buying "Made in the USA"? Sources: standardtextile.com/global/usa hg.org/manufacturing-law.html crayola.com/about-us/company.aspx Presented by: standardtextile acetool.commerce.gov/product-quality#fn1 snapon.com/EN/Our-Company/Global-Presence harley-davidson.com/ap/en/careers/locations.html clark.com/shopping-retail/american-made-in-the-usa time.com/4677817/american-cars-brands-manufacturing ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/transport/shipping_en#tab-0-0 usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/trade_shifts_2016/us.htm media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=9117&mid=1 usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/trade_shifts_2016/textiles.htm makersrow.com/blog/2014/06/5-advantages-to-keeping-production-local hallmark.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1968/-/not-manufactured-in-the-us DEVELOPED BY N NOWSOURCING themadeinamericamovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FTC-complying-made-usa-standard.pdf epi.org/publication/the-manufacturing-footprint-and-the-importance-of-u-s-manufacturing-jobs/#epi-toc-5 salon.com/2017/05/19/when-some-us-firms-move-production-overseas-they-also-offshore-their-pollution_partner