Companies Pay to Settle Lawsuits Alleging They Falsely Listed Items as ‘Made in the USA’

The president recently directed officials to make sure such advertising was legitimate.

The Federal Trade Commission in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Some companies have agreed to reimburse customers to settle allegations that they falsely advertised their products as having been made in the United States when they were not, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on April 14.

Americana Liberty and partner companies have agreed to pay $167,743 to customers who bought U.S. and other flags that were labeled as being “made in the USA” even though they were actually imported from China, according to government documents.