The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned Walmart and Amazon regarding third-party online sellers who may be selling merchandise falsely labeled as made in the country, according to a July 8 statement.
The agency also sent letters to four other companies—flagpole retailer Americana Liberty; footwear maker Oak Street Manufacturing, LLC; personal care products manufacturer USA Big Mountain Paper Inc.; and football equipment company Pro Sports Group LLC—reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in USA” (MUSA) requirements.
“‘Made in the USA’ is not just a slogan—it’s a sign that a product connects us to the workers and businesses that make America great,” said FTC chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. “Consumers want to have confidence that when they buy something labeled ‘Made in the USA’ they are actually supporting American workers and the American economy. Companies that falsely claim their products are ‘Made in the USA’ can expect to hear from the FTC.”…