Manufacture This

The blog of the Alliance for American Manufacturing

Must Reads

May 22 2025
Made in America By Jeffrey Bonior

This Southern California Reel Manufacturer Has an Angle on the Fishing Gear Market

In a sea of import competition, the very American-made Avet Reels swims apart.

May 21 2025
Manufacturing

How’s the Small Business Administration Supporting U.S. Manufacturing’s Revival?

May 20 2025
Manufacturing Policy

Tell Congress: Pass the SHIPS for America Act

May 20 2025
trade policy

A Washington Panel Takes Stock of the U.S.-China Trade Dispute Pause

Trade

May 06 2025
Trade By Matthew McMullan

Three Myths About Tariffs, Debunked

AAM’s latest explainer video aims to set the record straight about an important lever of trade enforcement.

May 05 2025
Trade

The History of the Pickup Truck Shows the Upside to Tariffs

Apr 17 2025
Trade

There’s a Misguided Effort Afoot in Congress to Weaken U.S. Trade Tools

Apr 11 2025
Trade

The Week in Tariffs

Buy America

May 07 2025
Buy America By Scott Boos

What Can Washington Do to Strengthen Buy America Laws?

We’ve got a good one on the books. Now it’s time to improve it. Here are the action items for Congress and the Trump administration.

Mar 24 2025
Buy America

Why a Former Nurse is Now a Leading Voice for Buy America

Mar 10 2025
Buy America

In the States, Buy America Means Bipartisanship

Mar 06 2025
Buy America

GILLIG Sets the Standard for American-made Transit Manufacturing

Workforce

Mar 27 2023
Workforce By Jeffrey Bonior

Filmmaking Competition Aims to Get Young People Interested in Manufacturing Careers

The “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” contest in Pennsylvania asks middle schoolers to make videos that promote manufacturing as a career pathway.

Jan 21 2022
Workforce

Closing the Factory Floor Gender Gap

Oct 07 2021
Workforce

Democrats Discover Where They’ve Lost Voters: In Factory Towns

Oct 06 2021
Workforce

How Can Manufacturers Recruit More Women?

National Security

May 14 2025
National Security By Matthew McMullan

Senators Look to Stop DOT Assistance for Transit Vehicles from Flowing to China-backed Companies

The effort looks to close loopholes in an important law passed in 2019.

Jan 02 2025
National Security

American Shipbuilding Could Get a Boost This Year

Oct 21 2024
National Security

Congressional Labor Caucus Urges “Swift Conclusion” in Shipbuilding Investigation

Oct 07 2024
National Security

Members of Congress Urge New Mexican President to Address Threat Posed by Chinese Connected Autos

Infrastructure

Apr 01 2025
Infrastructure By Meghan Hasse

U.S. Infrastructure Earns a C Grade from Nation’s Civil Engineers

A big improvement that can be credited to federal investment in U.S. infrastructure.

Jan 08 2025
Infrastructure

A Look At What’s Facing Trump’s Pick for DOT Secretary

Nov 15 2024
Infrastructure

Will Infrastructure Funding Get Cut by the Incoming Congress?

Sep 26 2024
Infrastructure

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Stop Companies with Ties to CCP from Receiving Tax Dollars to Build School Buses

Jobs

Mar 19 2025
Jobs By Matthew McMullan

You, Too, Can Fill Out Your March Madness Bracket Based On the Number of Nearby Factory Jobs

What could go wrong?

Dec 06 2024
Jobs

Manufacturing Jobs Haven’t Done Much in 2024

Oct 22 2024
Jobs

There are More Factory Jobs Now Than Before the Covid-19 Pandemic, New Study Confirms

Aug 26 2024
Jobs

Lifetime Show Shines a Spotlight on Military Veterans Forging a New Career with U.S. Steel

Made in America

May 22 2025
Made in America By Jeffrey Bonior

This Southern California Reel Manufacturer Has an Angle on the Fishing Gear Market

In a sea of import competition, the very American-made Avet Reels swims apart.

May 16 2025
Made in America

A Guide to American-Made Patio Furniture

May 14 2025
Made in America

Zippo, an American Original, Still Burns Brightly

May 09 2025
Made in America

Celebrate Your Team and Your Roots with Where I’m From Apparel