Great news for Wisconsin workers and American manufacturing! Just today, President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen the federal government’s “Buy American” provisions ensuring that taxpayer dollars go towards purchasing made-in-America goods and services. This executive order will close loopholes that allow agencies to sidestep Buy American requirements and increase the thresholds for domestic content. We know that when America’s workers are given a level playing field, we can compete with anyone.
Working men and women are the backbone of Wisconsin and manufacturing provides thousands of good-paying jobs across our state. Today’s executive order from President Biden helps ensure our future is made in Wisconsin and made in America. For far too long, companies have been able to use loopholes to sidestep “Buy American” requirements. As a result, our taxpayer dollars flew offshore and many of our jobs followed.
Strengthening “Buy American” standards at the federal level is a critical first step in revitalizing our American manufacturing base to help preserve and create thousands of good, family-sustaining union jobs. At a time when many businesses and working people are struggling through the continued global pandemic and its resulting economic downturn, President Biden continues to take bold action to support American businesses, our unions and our nation’s working families.
Add your name to our Workers First Agenda as we continue to call for pro-union policies that support working families and bring social, economic, and racial justice for all.
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