Made in America

Statement

It's "Made in America Week," and while Tennessee may be better known for fantastic barbecue, incredible music, or the world-famous Les Paul guitar made by Gibson in Nashville, there are a number of companies in our great state making "Made in America" products. I'd like to point your attention to a couple of manufacturers in Tennessee's Seventh District that pride themselves on making quality, home grown American products -- Diamond Gusset Jeans and the Mason Corporation.

Diamond Gusset's taglines say everything you need to know about the company.

"Born and worn in the USA" cemented their vow 30 years ago to stay 100% American made--a tough decision with all the U.S. regulations and policies that have forced small businesses to choose between manufacturing offshore or merging with other companies to avoid closing.

"Grown and sewn in the USA since 1987" propelled Diamond Gusset through decades of invention in Hickman County, and Tennessee is richer for having such quality merchandise as part of our landscape.

Just 50 miles northeast, in Brentwood, Tennessee, is the Mason Corporation, maker of scooters, water slides, roller and ice skates, and custom shade structures. Since 1982, this family-owned, award-winning company has been a shining example and leading voice for the "Made in America" manufacturing community.

When they saw the market lacked ridable toys for special needs children, they adapted their flagship scooter to fill that need. When a massive recall of imported toys hit the industry in 2007, they formed a coalition of U.S. toy manufacturers to reaffirm their commitment to manufacture products made solely in the U.S.A. And when the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 required new standards, they complied and introduced eco-friendly and recycled plastic materials.

Even as their products bring joy and fun to children and communities around the world, Williamson County is fortunate to have a company so dedicated to making sure their products are worthy of the "Made in the USA" label.

We all know "Made in America" is a gold standard for quality and craftsmanship. President Trump wants to help Americans create, build and grow more products in our country, using American labor, American goods, and American grit. I stand beside him on that agenda.

I'm delighted to serve a district with such thoughtful and inspiring companies, and look forward to finding ways to support American businesses, protect American workers, and inspire more companies to make and source their products right here in the United States of America.

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