EO-14392

Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming To Be Made in America

Date Issued

Mar 13, 2026

Status

Active

AI Analysis Summary

America First Perspective

Executive Order 14392, issued on March 13, 2026, aims to protect American consumers and businesses by ensuring the truthfulness of 'Made in America' claims. This policy is designed to safeguard Main Street small businesses that genuinely manufacture their products in the U.S. from unfair competition by foreign entities falsely advertising their goods as American-made. By prioritizing enforcement against deceptive practices, the order supports domestic manufacturing and the integrity of American branding. This move is expected to bolster consumer confidence in American products, potentially leading to increased sales and growth opportunities for small manufacturers and retailers who invest in genuine American production.

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Small Business Impact

Main Street Wins

The Executive Order provides a significant win for small businesses by cracking down on fraudulent 'Made in America' claims, leveling the playing field for genuine American manufacturers. This action helps protect the integrity of the American brand, potentially increasing consumer trust and sales for small businesses that truly produce domestically.

Risks to Watch

While the EO aims to reduce deceptive practices, there is a potential risk of increased compliance costs for small businesses if new regulations are overly burdensome. Small businesses might face challenges if they are required to implement new labeling or verification procedures without adequate support or guidance.

America First Small Business Analysis — includes BLS, Census BFS, and FBI crime trends

Historical Cycle Connection

The focus on 'Made in America' echoes similar initiatives from the Reagan Administration, which emphasized American manufacturing and competitiveness. • The Trump Administration also prioritized 'Buy American' policies, aiming to boost domestic production and job creation. • Prior administrations have issued EOs targeting consumer protection and fair trade practices, reflecting ongoing bipartisan support for truthful advertising. • This EO continues a historical trend of using federal oversight to ensure market fairness and protect American industries from deceptive foreign competition.

Economic & Data Context

BLS / Economic Indicators

The current unemployment rate of 4.3% indicates a relatively stable job market, suggesting that measures to protect American jobs and businesses are timely to maintain economic momentum. Although FBI crime data is unavailable, reducing deceptive practices can indirectly contribute to safer business environments by fostering trust and reducing fraudulent activities. Census BFS data on small business formation trends will be crucial to monitor as this EO could encourage more entrepreneurs to enter the market, confident in the protection of their American-made claims.

Community Poll

Does this executive order help or hurt independent Americans?

Full Text

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Presidential Documents] [Pages 13201-13202] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-05383] Presidential Documents Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 52 / Wednesday, March 18, 2026 / Presidential Documents [[Page 13201]] Executive Order 14392 of March 13, 2026 Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming To Be Made in America By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Americans have a right to clear, accurate, substantiated, and accessible information regarding whether products advertised as ``Made in America'' are actually made in the United States. Protecting American consumers against fraudulent American-origin claims also benefits businesses that invest in American manufacturing and products. Yet in the age of the modern digital marketplace, foreign manufacturers and sellers represent that their products are made in the United States to target patriotic consumers when, in fact, those products are largely produced and manufactured in other countries. Americans routinely rely on sellers' ``Made in America'' or similar American-origin advertising when purchasing products from digital marketplaces. But American businesses building, growing, and manufacturing all, or virtually all, aspects of their products onshore are entitled to the undiluted branding benefits that come with supporting the American economy, and American citizens attempting to buy American products should have certainty as to what American-origin claims mean. Sec. 2. Implementation. (a) The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shall, wherever appropriate, prioritize enforcement actions in cases in which a seller's or manufacturer's claim that a product is ``Made in America'' or ``Made in the U.S.A.'', or any similar American-origin claims, constitutes a violation of law. In determining whether such claims constitute a violation of law, including an unfair or deceptive act or practice, the FTC shall, as needed, consult with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) with subject-matter expertise with respect to the relevant products. (b) The FTC shall consider issuing proposed regulations providing that the failure of an online marketplace to establish procedures for verifying country-of-origin claims may constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (c) In consultation with the Chairman of the FTC, all agencies with oversight of country-of-origin labeling shall consider promulgating regulations that promote voluntary country-of-origin labeling for products made or manufactured in the United States. Such agencies shall consult with one another, as appropriate, to ensure that American businesses receive consistent guidance on voluntary country-of-origin labeling. (d) All agencies overseeing Government-wide acquisition contracts, any Multiple Award Schedule, or any other Government-wide indefinite delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts shall periodically review and verify any ``Buy American Act'', ``Country of Origin USA'', or similar American-origin claims for products acquired through these contracts. For any contractors or vendors found to misrepresent an American-origin status of any product sold to the Government, the relevant agency shall remove the products from Government procurement availability and refer the relevant contractors or vendors to the Department of Justice, which may pursue actions under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729 et seq.). [[Page 13202]] Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Federal Trade Commission. (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, March 13, 2026. [FR Doc. 2026-05383 Filed 3-17-26; 11:15 am] Billing code 6750-01-P

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