Is it 'Made in USA'? The answer can be complicated

Stacks of U.S. lumber are stamped "Made in USA" and available for sale at Home Depot last month in Pasadena, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images North America As tariffs reshape supply chains, more Americans may be checking packaging for the "Made in USA" label, either to sidestep import taxes or to support domestic businesses. But intricate trade rules and far-flung manufacturing networks can mean the country-of-origin stamp may tell only part of the story. Politics Where do tariffs stand? A look at what's in place and what's on pause The label "Made in USA" means that all or virtually all of a product — including its parts and assembly — must originate in the United States. However, "virtually all" doesn't mean everything has to be U.S.-made. "'Made in U.S.A.' is a very specific, very high standard," says Marcus Eeman, senior manager of customs at global logistics firm Flexport. According to the Federal Trade Commission, wh...