On March 13, 2026, the Trump administration issued an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement actions against unlawful Made in USA statements, signaling heightened scrutiny of country-of-origin representations. In the wake of this directive, on April 14, 2026, the FTC announced enforcement actions and settlements involving three companies alleged to have made unqualified and unsubstantiated Made in USA claims. With increased FTC enforcement, companies should review their labeling practices and prepare for increased regulatory attention.

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Photo of Amy Starinieri Gilbert Amy Starinieri Gilbert

Amy is a partner in the firm’s Antitrust & Trade Regulation Practice Group, where she focuses her practice on complex antitrust disputes and high-stakes class action defense. Amy represents corporate clients in federal and state courts across the country, defending claims involving alleged…

Amy is a partner in the firm’s Antitrust & Trade Regulation Practice Group, where she focuses her practice on complex antitrust disputes and high-stakes class action defense. Amy represents corporate clients in federal and state courts across the country, defending claims involving alleged price-fixing, monopolization, unfair competition, and other antitrust and competition-related matters.

Photo of Sarah Zielinski Sarah Zielinski

Sarah’s practice focuses on class action litigation, complex commercial litigation, and compliance counseling. Her substantive areas of concentration include the antitrust laws and consumer protection statutes such as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Photo of Monica Miecznikowski Monica Miecznikowski

Monica is a lawyer in the firm’s Chicago office who focuses on civil antitrust litigation, government investigations, and white collar litigation. She has represented a variety of clients, including universities and publicly traded companies, in their matters with the DOJ and before Congress.

Monica is a lawyer in the firm’s Chicago office who focuses on civil antitrust litigation, government investigations, and white collar litigation. She has represented a variety of clients, including universities and publicly traded companies, in their matters with the DOJ and before Congress. She also has experience representing clients in their class action defense.