Question of the Week: What Does "Made in the U.S.A." Mean?

Question of the Week: What Does “Made in the U.S.A.” Mean?

Editorial Staff

Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Embraer is performing final assembly of its Phenom light jets in Melbourne, FL.
These aircraft are marketed by Embraer as "Made in the U.S.A.," despite the common practice of even American manufacturers constructing parts of their aircraft abroad.
This practice prompts a poll question for readers on the meaning of "Made in the U.S.A." for aircraft manufacturers.

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Many American aircraft manufacturers perform varying amounts of the construction of their aircraft in other countries. Now Embraer is doing final assembly of its Phenom light jets in Melbourne, FL and saying those aircraft are “made in the U.S.A.”

What does “Made in the U.S.A.” mean for aircraft manufacturers?
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