Lawmakers Urge FTC to Stop Chinese Companies From Undermining US Flag Industry

Three House Republicans are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take action against China-based companies fraudulently advertising their American flags as “Made in the USA” on online retail platforms. The letter, sent to FTC Chair Lina Khan on Nov. 1, was led by House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and joined by Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.). “This fraudulent behavior deceives American consumers seeking to show their patriotism, threatens our domestic flag industry, and undermines the integrity of ‘Made in the USA’ advertising and labeling,” they wrote. The lawmakers urged Khan to “promptly hold” these Chinese companies and online retailers accountable for “violating trade laws and undermining our domestic American flag manufacturers.”...