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 now performing the final assembly of its Phenom light jets in Melbourne, FL, and marketing them as "made in the U.S.A."
This practice highlights a common industry approach where even American aircraft manufacturers conduct varying amounts of construction abroad.
The article poses a question regarding the precise meaning of "Made in the U.S.A." for aircraft manufacturers, reflecting the ambiguity of the term.

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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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