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Federal Trade Commission Warns Companies to Comply with “Made in USA” Requirements
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Today, the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to four companies who claim their consumer goods are of U.S. origin, reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in USA” requirements...
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Issues Statement on ‘Made in the USA’ Month
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued the following statement proclaiming July 2025 as "Made in the USA" Month: “In honor of our nation’s independence, the Federal Trade...
Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan In the Matter of Deere & Company
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By
Lina M. Khan, Former Chair and Commissioner
Matter Number
211 0191
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Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Melissa Holyoak In the Matter of Deere & Company
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By
Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman;
Melissa Holyoak, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
211 0191
FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs
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The Federal Trade Commission today, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over its use of unfair practices that have...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Who Bought Pyrex Glass Manufacturer’s Products Falsely Advertised as Made in USA
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers who bought Chinese-made measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands, the maker of Pyrex-brand kitchen...
Instant Brands LLC, In the Matter of
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against Instant Brands, manufacturer of Pyrex-brand kitchen and home products, for falsely claiming that all its popular glass measuring cups were made in the United States during a time some measuring cups were imported from China. The FTC’s proposed order against Instant Brands would stop the company from making deceptive claims about products being “Made in USA” and require them to pay a monetary judgment.
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers who bought Chinese-made measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands, the maker of Pyrex-brand kitchen and home products.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
2223140
Case Status
Pending
FTC Statement Regarding WillScot’s Decision to Abandon Proposed $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Competitor McGrath RentCorp
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Phoenix, Arizona-based WillScot Holdings Corporation (WillScot) today announced that it is abandoning its proposed acquisition of McGrath RentCorp (McGrath). Under the merger agreement, which the...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by CafePress’s Data Security Failures
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $370,000 to consumers who were harmed by the data security failures of online merchandise platform CafePress. The payments stem from...
FTC Warns Companies to Stop Warranty Practices That Harm Consumers’ Right to Repair
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Federal Trade Commission staff sent warning letters to eight companies about their warranty practices that may be standing in the way of consumers’ right to repair products they have purchased. The...
FTC Issues Final Amendments to Amplifier Rule to Make Testing Methods More Useful to Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued final amendments to its Amplifier Rule to help consumers make direct comparisons of home entertainment amplifiers. The Amplifier Rule regulates power output...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by False Made in USA Claims by Cycra
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $180,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by false Made in USA claims by the motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra. On its website, social media...
Cycra, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra and its officer, Chad James, for falsely claiming that the company’s products were manufactured in the U.S. The FTC’s proposed order would stop Cycra and James from making deceptive claims about products being “Made in USA” and require them to pay a monetary judgment. In June 2023, the Commission announced the finalized order. In May 2024, the FTC sent $180,000 in refunds to consumers in this case.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
2323007
Case Status
Pending
FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for March 21 Open Commission Meeting
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The open meeting will commence at 11am ET and...
FTC Action Leads to $2 Million Penalty Against Kubota for False Made in USA Claims
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Tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation will pay a $2 million civil penalty as a result of a Federal Trade Commission action against the company for falsely labeling some of its replacement...
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