Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure _ AP News.pdf

The Biden administration has issued new requirements for projects funded by the bipartisan infrastructure package to source their construction material from U.S. manufacturers. The guidance mandates that materials purchased for infrastructure projects, such as bridges, highways, and broadband internet, must be produced in the U.S. However, waivers can be granted if there are insufficient domestic producers or if the cost is too high. The goal is to reduce waivers over time as U.S. manufacturing capacity increases. President Biden aims to create more jobs, ease supply chain strains, and reduce reliance on foreign nations like China. The administration is focused on promoting domestic production to alleviate price pressures and address concerns about inflation. The document also highlights the historical context of U.S. manufacturing jobs, the impact of outsourcing and automation, and the need to boost industrial jobs by expanding factories and assembly lines.