CATrends: Made in USA Claims

Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.

Nordic Ware Aluminum Bakeware

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA

Reynolds Wrap Foil

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing foil as “Made in U.S.A.”

Tesla Faces Criticism Over ‘Made In USA’ Claims

Tanya Gazdik, Media Post

Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.

Ford, Stellantis run ad campaigns touting their American heritage to influence Trump

Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press

2025 Tesla Made in USA Database

Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception

The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.

Made in USA Claims on Bigelow Teas

Allegations: Falsely marketing teas as “manufactured in the USA”

Stellantis pulls Jeep, Ram and Dodge tariff-response ads after built-in-USA scrutiny

E.J. Schultz, Ad Age

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

2025 Stellantis Made in USA Database

Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.

Stellantis to Revise Ads Saying Its Cars Are Built in America

Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal

Tariffs Create Opening for ‘Made in America’ Ads—With Carefully Chosen Words

Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes

Dude Wipes Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Assembled in USA” and “USA-Made”

Goya Foods and Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Product of USA” when they contain ingredients that come from other countries

Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils

Allegations: Falsely marketing the benefits products provide and the properties and origin of the ingredients in them

John Paul Mitchell Hair Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA”