President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday targeting companies that deceive consumers with false ‘Made in America’ product labeling, according to White House officials.
The directive instructs the Federal Trade Commission chairman to make enforcement against deceptive origin labeling a top priority, focusing on manufacturers and retailers who illegally misrepresent where their products are actually made.
Under the new order, all federal agencies responsible for monitoring country-of-origin labeling must work alongside the FTC to develop updated regulations and provide uniform guidance on enforcement.
The action reflects the current administration’s focus on promoting domestic manufacturing and ensuring companies provide truthful information about how much of their products contain foreign versus American-made components.
Additionally, the executive order mandates that agencies handling federal procurement contracts must regularly check claims about American origins for products purchased by the government, White House officials announced.
Companies found violating these requirements will be reported to the Department of Justice for potential prosecution, the order specifies.
