Washington, March 14 (NationPress) — US President Donald Trump has enacted an executive order designed to eliminate misleading claims regarding products labeled as “Made in America.”

This directive mandates that federal agencies enhance their enforcement efforts against businesses and manufacturers that inaccurately market items as American-made.

According to the White House, this initiative aims to safeguard both consumers and legitimate businesses that produce goods domestically.

“Consumers deserve clear, accurate, and trustworthy information about whether items promoted as ‘Made in America’ are genuinely manufactured in the USA,” the executive order states.

As part of this initiative, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is instructed to give priority to enforcement actions concerning false claims of American origin. This includes labels like “Made in America” and “Made in the USA.”

The FTC may also suggest new regulations aimed at online marketplaces, indicating that failure to verify the country of origin could be viewed as an “unfair or deceptive act or practice” under US law.

This administration's action addresses growing concerns related to online commerce.

“In today’s digital marketplace, foreign sellers often misrepresent their products as made in the USA to appeal to patriotic buyers, while these goods are predominantly produced abroad,” the order elaborated.

The White House emphasized the reliance of many Americans on such labels when making purchasing decisions, stating that false claims mislead consumers and harm US manufacturers.

“American enterprises that produce and manufacture most or all of their goods domestically should benefit from the branding advantages of supporting the US economy,” the order added.

Furthermore, the executive order also affects federal procurement policies.

Agencies overseeing government contracts are required to routinely assess country-of-origin claims for products sold to the federal government. If vendors falsely assert American origin, these products must be excluded from government procurement lists.

Such companies may also face referrals to the Department of Justice for potential actions under the False Claims Act.

The White House clarified that this order is designed to bolster consumer confidence and protect companies that manufacture products on American soil.

A fact sheet released by the White House indicated that the initiative aims to ensure that claims of “Made in America” are both reliable and significant.

“This Executive Order guarantees that ‘Made in America’ is not just a label, but a commitment,” the fact sheet noted.

Officials stated that this order aligns with the administration’s overall economic policy that emphasizes domestic manufacturing.

During his initial term, Trump implemented several executive orders advocating for “Buy American and Hire American” strategies, alongside using tariffs to shield essential sectors like steel, aluminum, copper, and automotive.

The White House asserts that these policies are intended to drive investments and manufacturing jobs back to the United States while reinforcing the domestic industry.