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Made in the USA: More Than a Label—It’s a Strategic Imperative

“Made in the USA” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a shift in strategy.

Over the past year, we’ve seen a dramatic resurgence in domestic manufacturing. Driven by new tariffs, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing concerns over intellectual property violations abroad, U.S. companies are rethinking where—and with whom—they build their products.

At ALG Sourcing Partners, we’re seeing this firsthand. More buyers are asking:

  • Is my IP safe with overseas suppliers?

  • Can I afford the tariff exposure?

  • What happens if global supply chains fracture again?

These aren’t theoretical questions—they’re operational risks. And they’re fueling a new wave of reshoring and supplier diversification.

🔍 What’s Driving the Shift?

  • Tariffs & Trade Policy: Recent tariff expansions on Chinese imports and royalty-related IP fees have made overseas manufacturing more expensive and unpredictable.

  • IP Vulnerability: Forced technology transfers, counterfeit risks, and weak enforcement in some foreign jurisdictions are putting U.S. innovations at risk.

  • Supply Chain Resilience: Lessons from the pandemic, plus ongoing global instability, have made redundancy and proximity essential.

  • Government Incentives: Initiatives like the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative are cutting red tape and expanding access to capital for domestic production.

🧩 What This Means for You

If you’re launching a new product, transitioning from in-house manufacturing, or replacing a legacy supplier, the calculus has changed. Domestic sourcing isn’t just patriotic—it’s practical.

At ALG, we help companies navigate this shift. We’re not tied to any one supplier. We partner with a wide range of EMS providers—large and small, domestic and international—and we match your needs with the right capabilities.

Whether you’re reshoring, near-shoring, or just exploring your options, we’ll help you build a sourcing strategy that protects your product, your margins, and your future.

Sourcing isn’t transactional. It’s transformational.

Want to explore reshoring or supplier diversification?
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