WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday directing federal agencies to step up enforcement against companies that falsely advertise products as being made in the United States, while also targeting online marketplaces and government contractors that misrepresent a product’s country of origin.

What This Means for You

• Federal regulators may more aggressively pursue companies accused of making false “Made in America” claims.
• Online marketplaces could face new rules if they do not verify country-of-origin claims by sellers.
• Government vendors found to have misrepresented American-made products could lose contract access and face referral to the Justice Department.

The order directs the Federal Trade Commission to prioritize enforcement actions when sellers or manufacturers make “Made in America,” “Made in the U.S.A.,” or similar claims that violate federal law. It also calls on agencies that oversee federal purchasing contracts to review whether products sold to the government are being accurately described as American-made.

FTC Directed to Prioritize Enforcement

Under the order, the FTC chairman is instructed to focus enforcement efforts on cases involving allegedly deceptive American-origin claims.

The administration said consumers rely on those claims when making purchases, especially through digital marketplaces, and that domestic manufacturers should not have to compete against foreign-made products marketed as American-made.

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