Listen "Made in the USA Today May 7, 2025 News Round Up"
Episode Synopsis
[00:00:00] Alright, folks, buckle up! The 'Made in the USA' movement is back with a vengeance. Factories humming, workers winning, and America saying, ‘We don’t need China’s junk!’ In this video, we’re ripping into the top stories today, shaking up the 'Made in America' scene. Let’s dive in!
[00:00:17] First up, Walmart’s going full red, white, and blue. They’re rolling out the red carpet for American-made products, helping thousands of small businesses get their stuff on shelves. Why? Because Americans are sick of cheap imports! A Consumer Reports survey says 70% of us want ‘Made in USA’ when the price is right.
[00:00:37] Number two: tariffs! Trump’s slapping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico like it’s a piñata party. X is buzzing—folks say manufacturing jobs are popping in Ohio, Pennsylvania, you name it. But the eggheads at Deloitte Insights are whining, ‘Oh, this’ll jack up prices and slow growth to 2.2%!’ Do you believe it?
[00:00:58] Here’s the math: the Alliance for American Manufacturing says if every American spends just $64 on U.S.-made stuff, we get 200,000 jobs. That’s a no-brainer! The Reshoring Institute says companies are fleeing foreign factories, thanks to supply chain nightmares and tariffs. Steel, electronics, apparel—it’s all coming back.
[00:01:20] Number three: consumers want transparency. Surveys say 70% of us trust ‘Made in USA’ labels. The Department of Commerce says only 85% of parts in ‘Made in USA’ products are actually domestic. The rest? Sneaky imports.
[00:01:34] Alright, America, what’s it gonna be? Buy ‘Made in USA’ and back the workers, or keep hunting for the cheapest deal? Hit the comments, tell me your take, and let’s make some noise! This is Made in the USA Today, and we’re just getting started.
[00:00:17] First up, Walmart’s going full red, white, and blue. They’re rolling out the red carpet for American-made products, helping thousands of small businesses get their stuff on shelves. Why? Because Americans are sick of cheap imports! A Consumer Reports survey says 70% of us want ‘Made in USA’ when the price is right.
[00:00:37] Number two: tariffs! Trump’s slapping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico like it’s a piñata party. X is buzzing—folks say manufacturing jobs are popping in Ohio, Pennsylvania, you name it. But the eggheads at Deloitte Insights are whining, ‘Oh, this’ll jack up prices and slow growth to 2.2%!’ Do you believe it?
[00:00:58] Here’s the math: the Alliance for American Manufacturing says if every American spends just $64 on U.S.-made stuff, we get 200,000 jobs. That’s a no-brainer! The Reshoring Institute says companies are fleeing foreign factories, thanks to supply chain nightmares and tariffs. Steel, electronics, apparel—it’s all coming back.
[00:01:20] Number three: consumers want transparency. Surveys say 70% of us trust ‘Made in USA’ labels. The Department of Commerce says only 85% of parts in ‘Made in USA’ products are actually domestic. The rest? Sneaky imports.
[00:01:34] Alright, America, what’s it gonna be? Buy ‘Made in USA’ and back the workers, or keep hunting for the cheapest deal? Hit the comments, tell me your take, and let’s make some noise! This is Made in the USA Today, and we’re just getting started.
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