Made in America

American reindustrialization: A powerhouse for trucking demand

A few weeks ago, I launched a new video podcast series called Bring It Home, which highlights the American Reindustrialization Renaissance. Each episode tackles a different topic related to reindustrialization.

So far on Bring It Home, we’ve covered the vast resources and advantages of Memphis, the shale revolution, supersonic airplane innovation, toy reshoring, factory automation and the importance of mining. You can find these episodes on YouTube. 

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Biden spotlights computer chip shortage on visit to Mack Trucks plant

President Joe Biden highlighted a production problem that Mack Trucks and other truck manufacturers have been facing this year because of a global shortage of computer chips that enable engine operations.

On a tour of Mack Trucks’ assembly plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, Biden was told that the manufacturer was struggling to find the chips needed for engine assembly.

“We basically don’t make them anymore in America,” Biden said during a speech following the tour. “So I got together...

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Viewpoint: Buy American — by choice

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The Biden administration issued an executive order on Jan. 25 designed to seek out more “made in America” sources to fulfill its procurement needs. Happily, this is mostly symbolic. It should be no surprise that the current and previous two administrations have used executive orders to tinker with Buy American policies. The Office of Management and Budget will set...

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Biden underscores support for Jones Act

President Joe Biden asserted “strong support” for the Jones Act as part of a “Made in America” executive order he plans to sign on Monday.

“The President will continue to be a strong advocate for the Jones Act and its mandate that only U.S.-flag vessels carry cargo between U.S. ports, which supports American production and America’s workers,” according to a summary of the order.

“With the signing of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Jones Act has also been affirmed as an...

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