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Roger Simmermaker is the author of "How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism." He also writes "Buy American Mention of the Week" articles for his website, and is a member of the Machinists Union and National Writers Union. Roger has been a frequent guest on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC and has been quoted in the USA Today, Wall Street Journal and US News & World Report, among many other publications.
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Fight over defining 'made in USA'

by Roger Simmermaker -- New Balance, the only maker of running shoes and tennis shoes actually still manufacturing them in America, says it is abiding by the "made in USA" standard, but more…

Why 'do you like us yet?' doesn't work

by Roger Simmermaker -- Poor free-trade America. We just can't seem to achieve a trade balance, let alone a trade surplus. The last time we ran a trade surplus was in 1975 more…

Showing your loyalty with candy

by Roger Simmermaker -- With all the different options for American consumers who want satisfy their sweet tooth this Easter, it can be confusing to know just how to buy American-made candy more…

Solving nail problems in 1 quick step

by Roger Simmermaker -- Ladies, this one's for you. As hard as I try to write articles that give both American men and American women more alternatives, choices, and opportunities to buy more…

Found! Products to make businesses work

by Roger Simmermaker -- If you have a home office like me, work for a company or corporation that uses office furniture, or have friends or business associates who do, you owe more…

Floor mat troubles won't be swept under rug

by Roger Simmermaker -- Toyota should be toast by now. In fact, the only difference between "Toyota" and "toast" should be that the word "toast" has the letter "s" in it and more…

Valentine's Day, made in the U.S.

by Roger Simmermaker -- Valentine's Day is just around the corner. And guys, if you're thinking about getting roses for that important woman in your life, you can be sure to get more…

Cadmium replaces lead in Chinese products

by Roger Simmermaker -- Just when we thought the turmoil over unsafe toys from China was over and children could play safely with any toy imported from anywhere, we learn that Chinese more…

Is nation's independence already gone?

by Roger Simmermaker -- As the U.S. economy seeks some sense of stability, more American assets are falling into the eager, acquisitive hands of Chinese-controlled companies. Chinese-owned Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery more…