1600 Daily: It’s all about ‘Made in America’

It’s all about ‘Made in America’ It’s Made in America Day, and President Donald J. Trump celebrated by hosting his third annual Made in America Showcase—an exhibition on the White House lawn of manufacturers from all 50 states. “Washington used to say these jobs weren’t coming back. They were wrong!” Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham tweeted this afternoon.  Watch: Handmade motorcycles straight from America’s heartland! President Trump is making sure that Americans’ own Federal Government continues to put them first, as well. Earlier today, he signed an executive order to strengthen requirements under the Buy American Act, which creates a preference for American-made goods in important Federal purchases. “The philosophy of my Administration is simple: If we can build it, grow it, or make it in the United States, we will,” he said. Businesses both big and small and from a wide range of industries showcased their incredible work at the White House today. On display were Zippo lighters made in Pennsylvania, Airstream trailers made in Ohio, Buck Knives made in Idaho, and Nokona baseball gloves made in Texas. “When we choose American-made, something truly wonderful happens: Our communities thrive and flourish, our neighborhoods bustle with commerce, our children dream bigger and bolder, and the bonds of loyalty that unite us as citizens become closer,” the President said. President Trump is ushering in a new age of American manufacturing as factories roar back to life and blue-collar workers thrive. Manufacturing job growth soared to a more than two-decade high in 2018, bringing opportunity to communities that had been left behind. The future looks even brighter: Manufacturer optimism has skyrocketed under President Trump, reaching a new record high last year. Read President Trump’s Proclamation for Made in America Day and Week. Peter Navarro: President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to 'Buy American, Hire American'

President Trump takes more action to stop the surge of illegal immigration President Trump took action today to stop illegal immigrants from using meritless asylum claims as a free pass to illegally enter our country. The Administration’s new rule will make aliens ineligible for asylum if they passed through another country on their way to our border without applying for protection. These asylum-seekers will be required to demonstrate that they applied for protection in at least one country and were denied before they can obtain such status in the United States. Our asylum system has been used as a loophole by aliens to gain entry into the United States and remain here indefinitely—even though their claims are often meritless. The median asylum grant rate across all immigration courts is about 11 percent. “Until Congress can act, this interim rule will help reduce a major 'pull' factor driving irregular migration to the United States and enable DHS and DOJ to more quickly and efficiently process cases originating from the southern border, leading to fewer individuals transiting through Mexico on a dangerous journey,” Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said in a statement. DHS and DOJ Issue Third-Country Asylum Rule. Former top immigration official: “Here are some facts that these Democrats don’t want you to know”

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President Donald J. Trump speaks with Freeman Boatworks of Summerville, South Carolina, at the White House’s Third Annual Made In America Showcase | July 15, 2019