WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to seven companies Tuesday for allegedly misrepresenting products as “Made in the USA,” and one for “Made in Texas” claims, despite evidence that the goods were imported in whole or in significant part. The action underscores the agency’s commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring fair competition for legitimate American manufacturers.
“When Americans spend their hard-earned dollars on goods marketed as ‘Made in the USA,’ they deserve to have confidence that these products were all or virtually all made in this country,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “We will hold accountable any company that undermines Americans’ trust with misleading or outright false U.S. origin claims.”
The letters targeted companies selling items such as drums, industrial laser machinery, coordinate measuring machines, and e-cigarettes. Recipients include A&F Drum Company LLC, Z-Tech Advanced Technologies Inc., Vtron Inc., Helmel Engineering Products Inc., NebTech Inc., Lucky Bar Holdings LLC, and My Vape Order Inc. The action builds on the FTC’s broader enforcement efforts to verify domestic origin claims.
This latest step follows a March executive order from President Donald J. Trump directing the FTC to prioritize enforcement against unlawful “Made in USA” claims. In April, the Commission announced settlements with sellers of American flags, footwear, and electronic...
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