Government Programs
Buy American Act (BAA)
A law requiring the federal government to prefer U.S.-made products in its purchases.
In context
How Buy American Act works in supplier diversity
The Buy American Act requires that end products and construction materials used in federal contracts be manufactured in the United States from substantially all domestic components. Waivers may be granted when domestic products are not available or cost significantly more. Recent executive orders have strengthened BAA requirements.
Example
Real-world example
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