Final Rule To Enforce FTC's ‘Made In USA’ Policy Reveals Commission's Split On Limits To Authority
Executive Summary
FTC finalizes “Made in USA” rule codifying longstanding policy that wasn’t enforced. The rule imposes fines up to $43,280 per violation, but Commissioner Christine Wilson says rule is another example of commission exceeding its authority.
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