“As the vehicle neared completion in 1938, Edsel Ford and Ford Sales Manager Jack Davis decided to launch an all-new brand for the premium range to set it apart from the mainstream Ford Blue Oval products and Lincoln luxury cars. And, with that, Mercury was born.” – Ford, accessed November 8, 2022

“The company remains in Portland today almost 90 years later, still making their boots using traditional materials and techniques.” – Silodrome, October 27, 2022

“Today less than 10% of private sector jobs are in manufacturing, compared to more than 40% at the end of World War II. But it is still a key sector of the economy, one that pays much better than many others. The Labor Department reports the average weekly wage for manufacturing jobs is $1,250, or $65,000 annually — 11% more than private sector jobs overall, and 81% more than retail jobs.” – CNN, October 10, 2022

“There is a segment of consumers who are looking to exclusively support American-made products with every purchase they make… They believe in the importance of supporting jobs for the community and appreciate the high safety and quality standards.” – Pet Product News, October 3, 2022

“The project is being supported by a $884 million incentive program from the state of Tennessee and is expected to create an additional 21,000 indirect jobs, according to government officials.” – Fox Business, September 23, 2022

“The new investment will enable ABB E-mobility to meet increasing market demand for electric vehicle chargers. The expanded manufacturing operation in South Carolina localizes the supply chain closer to customers and will create 100+ jobs, the company says. Most of the chargers will be compliant with the federal Buy America Act, which will make them eligible for rebates and incentives from the federal government.” – CleanTechnica, September 18, 2022

“A recent survey in which around 350 VDMA member companies participated shows that around a third of them already manufacture in the USA. Three quarters of all respondents intend to expand business activities in the U.S. this year and next. Around two-thirds of them want to strengthen their own service and sales, 37 percent are planning to expand their production, and 18 percent also want to expand design and development in the USA. According to the survey, two-thirds of the companies plan to increase their local workforces for this purpose. German mechanical engineering companies currently employ an estimated 100,000 people in the United States.” – thenewsmarket.com, September 15, 2022

“Whether you want to replace your traditional mountain bike for those weekend camping trips or you rely on your bike for everyday use, purchasing one made in the USA can be a great choice.” – Make Use Of, September 15, 2022

“This starts in the spring of 2020 with a handful of us who work in the national security lane with a handful of senators on a bipartisan basis… that talk about the dangers we have and the challenges we face… One of the things that came to light was the fact that the semiconductor supply chain was challenged.“ – Boisedev.com, September 12, 2022