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Chaco’s Made in USA Claims

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Chaco’s Made in USA Claims

The ‘sole’ problem of marketing these sandals as made in the USA.

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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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…

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

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TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

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

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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.

You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

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You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.

Step2’s Made in USA Claims

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Step2’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-origin claims questioned after consumer receives box labeled “Made in Vietnam.”

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

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‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

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How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”

US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing

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US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing

Letter to agency follows TINA.org complaint to FTC regarding USA misrepresentation on Walmart.com.

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

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TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

Walmart’s Made in USA Claims for Aluminum Products

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Walmart’s Made in USA Claims for Aluminum Products

Lawsuit accuses mega-retailer of misleading consumers looking to buy American-made.

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

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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.

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims

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Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims

Eyewear company makes marketing changes following FTC inquiry.

Craftsman

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Craftsman

COMPRESSOR-USA logo may give consumers the wrong impression.

Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.

Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. June 28, 2016 –While Walmart is taking advantage of the July 4th holiday to host its 4th U.S. Manufacturing Summit and remind consumers of its marketing push to…

Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office

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Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office

President’s Day ad botches what it means to be Made in the USA.

Red Wing Shoes

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Red Wing Shoes

To find out where these “Made in USA” boots are truly made, you really need to think outside the (shoe)box.

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Chaco’s Made in USA Claims

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

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

You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

Step2’s Made in USA Claims

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

Walmart’s Made in USA Claims for Aluminum Products

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

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims

Craftsman

Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office

Red Wing Shoes