Fact Sheet: Build It Here, Sell It Everywhere: Why Manufacturing Matters

The following fact sheet was published by the U.S. Department of Commerce on May 9, 2012. It is reproduced in full below.

In his 2012 State of the Union, President Obama laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last, with a focus on boosting U.S. manufacturing. The Department of Commerce is focused on helping U.S. manufacturers build things here and sell them everywhere.

The Obama Administration and the Commerce Department have a wide variety of resources to support U.S. manufacturers and help these businesses continue to create high-paying jobs. Some examples include: Last updated May 9, 2012

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce