Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

Country of Origin is governed by US Customs (CBP). It is mandatory for imports.   Made in USA labeling and advertising comes under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. Made in USA is a privilege. The FTC does not have a mandatory requirement today. 

Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Action Against “Made in USA” Repeat Offender | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

FTC Finalizes Order Against Clothing Accessories Company for False Made in USA Claims | Federal Trade Commission

Decision and Order (ftc.gov)

FTC Issues Rule to Deter Rampant Made in USA Fraud | Federal Trade Commission

This rule has been cracking down on marketers.  The civil penalties can be  $43,280 per violation.  The final rule was published in 2021. 

Shopify Unblocks Amazon’s Buy With Prime - Marketplace Pulse

Amazon and Shopify announced a partnership 

wtoi_24aug23_e.pdf

The Goods Trade Barometer shows a trajectory for trade.  The  June 2023 reading  suggests growth in Q3  EMTC posts these WTO reports in our news section as they are available.  

Office of Public Affairs | Five Amazon Marketplace Sellers and Four Amazon Marketplace Companies Sentenced for Price Fixing | United States Department of Justice

Agreeing with other sellers to fix a price can result in penalties and jail.  The DOJ prosecuted these online sellers . 

17-494 South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (06/21/2018) (supremecourt.gov)

Wayfair defines the "nexus" for purposes of sales tax  Online sellers may owe sales tax in a state where they do not live .  For online sellers this means Know Your Customer. 

Big Tech braces for roll-out of EU's Digital Services Act | Reuters

EMTC seeks to provide varying viewpoints for our members  to discern

The Digital Services Act package | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)

Will it create safer digital spaces and level playing fields?