The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that mandatory country of origin labels (COOL) rules for meat and poultry that went into effect in 2013 still ran afoul of the global trade rules. The WTO’s compliance panel decided that the goal of country of origin labels was not trade illegal, but it narrowly found that the implementation of the COOL rules discouraged livestock imports from Canada and Mexico.
Made in USA, From Sheep to Shelf: Zady’s Feel-Good Sweater
in CLOTHING -MEN & WOMEN, Domestic Sourcing, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Sustainability/by The Made in America Movement TeamAn adult Columbia sheep at the Imperial Ranch in Maupin, Ore. OLIVER JEVREMOV
When Maxine Bedat and Soraya Darabi set out to make a wool sweater entirely in the U.S., their first challenge was finding sheep. Read more
21 Million People Are Trapped in Forced Labor
in Manufacturing, Slave Labor/by The Made in America Movement TeamForced labor takes different forms, including debt bondage, trafficking and other forms of modern slavery. The victims are the most vulnerable – women and girls forced into prostitution, migrants trapped in debt bondage, and sweatshop or farm workers kept there by clearly illegal tactics and paid little or nothing. Read more
Forced Labor Generates $150 Billion in Annual Profits
in Slave Labor/by The Made in America Movement Team(ILO News) – Forced labor in the private economy generates US$ 150 billion in illegal profits per year, about three times more than previously estimated, according to a new report from the International Labor Organization (ILO). Read more
Slaves Rescued From Indonesia Island After Forced Labor Investigation
in Consumer Products, Slave Labor/by The Made in America Movement TeamAt first the (slaves) men filtered in by twos and threes, hearing whispers of a possible rescue. Read more
Some Pet Sickness Tied to Jerky Treats
in Pet Food/by The Made in America Movement TeamBy John Lovett
Times Record • jlovett@swtimes.com
Jerky treats may be a favored snack for some dogs, but local veterinarians advise pet owners to be aware due to continued reports of sickness and a U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation. Read more
Economy Picking Up Steam. Most Americans Not Feeling It
in Economy, Jobs, Middles Class, Politics, Public Policy/by The Made in America Movement TeamThe U.S. economy is picking up steam but most Americans aren’t feeling it. By contrast, most European economies are still in bad shape, but most Europeans are doing relatively well.
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WTO Rules Against Country-of-Origin Labeling on Meat in USA
in Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL), World Trade Organization (WTO)/by The Made in America Movement TeamThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled in favor of Canada and Mexico in an ongoing dispute with the United States over country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on meat. Read more
WTO Attacks Commonsense Country of Origin Labels
in Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL), World Trade Organization (WTO)/by The Made in America Movement TeamThe World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that mandatory country of origin labels (COOL) rules for meat and poultry that went into effect in 2013 still ran afoul of the global trade rules. The WTO’s compliance panel decided that the goal of country of origin labels was not trade illegal, but it narrowly found that the implementation of the COOL rules discouraged livestock imports from Canada and Mexico.
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Manufacturing: If You Can Make It Here, Don’t Make It Anywhere Else
in Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing/by The Made in America Movement TeamImage credit: The AutoMotovated Cyclist | Flickr
People are often surprised when I tell them that my company produces 100 percent of its products here in the United States. After all, my firm, WallMonkeys makes custom wall decals at a time when cheap vinyl stickers fill the aisles at Target and 99-cent stores. According to the prevailing wisdom, manufacturing domestically should put my company at a competitive disadvantage. Read more
Should Labels Say Meat Was Made In USA?
in Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL), Made in USA, Manufacturing, World Trade Organization (WTO)/by The Made in America Movement TeamYou’ve probably seen, but may not have noticed, labels on the meat at your grocery store that say something like “Born, Raised, & Harvested in the U.S.A.” or “Born and Raised in Canada, Slaughtered in the U.S.”
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