Representatives from North Carolina’s own Cheerwine soda company visited the White House today for President Trump’s ‘Made in America’ event. The event was said to highlight and celebrate each state’s effort and commitment to American made products, bringing in 1 company to represent each state.
During today’s event, President Trump also signed his latest executive order.
According to an official press release from the White House, the “‘Buy American and Hire American’ Executive Order…targets the abusive use of waivers and exceptions to undermine ‘Buy American’ laws that promote the allocation of taxpayer funds to American companies.”
In addition to Cheerwine representatives from North Carolina, the event also included leaders from the following companies, representing their respective states;
| State | Company | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Altec | Bucket trucks |
| Alaska | Alaska Bowl Company | Bowls |
| Arizona | PING Golf | Golf clubs |
| Arkansas | Hytrol | Conveyer belt |
| California | The California Wine Institute | Wine |
| Colorado | Gordon Signs | Neon signs |
| Connecticut | Sikorsky | Helicopters |
| Delaware | ILC Dover LP | NASA space suit |
| Florida | Tervis | Tumblers |
| Georgia | Chick Fil A | Food |
| Hawaii | Koloa Rum Co. | Rum |
| Idaho | Boise Cascade Company | Engineered wood floors |
| Illinois | Caterpillar | Farm equipment |
| Indiana | Broomcorn Johnnys | Brooms |
| Iowa | RMA Armament | Body armor, dummies |
| Kansas | Grasshopper Company | Lawnmower |
| Kentucky | Campbellsville Apparel Company | Apparel |
| Louisiana | Marucci Sports | Baseball bats |
| Maine | Hinckley Yachts | Yacht |
| Maryland | Eddie Heath’s Crab Pots | Crab pot manufacturer |
| Massachusetts | St. Pierre Manufacturing Corporation | Horseshoes |
| Michigan | Milton Manufacturing | Fabric |
| Minnesota | Faribault Woolen Mill | Wool blankets |
| Mississippi | Taylor Machine Works | Forklift |
| Missouri | Beehler Corporation | Door hinges |
| Montana | Simms Fishing | Fishing gear |
| Nebraska | Greater Omaha Packing | Beef |
| Nevada | Kimmie Candy | Candy |
| New Hampshire | Cider Belly Doughnuts | Doughnut company |
| New Jersey | Campbells Soup | Soup |
| New Mexico | Desert Plastics | Plastic Manufacturer |
| New York | Steinway | Piano |
| North Carolina | Cheerwine | Soda |
| North Dakota | Dakota Outerwear Co. | Military outerwear manufacturer |
| Ohio | Bully Tools | Shovels, rakes, hoes etc. |
| Oklahoma | DitchWitch | Trencher/excavator |
| Oregon | Leupold and Stevens | Sights and scopes |
| Pennsylvania | Ames | Wheel barrows |
| Rhode Island | Narragansett Brewing Company | Beer |
| South Carolina | Casual Cushion Company | Cushions |
| South Dakota | K Bar J Leather | Shotgun chaps |
| Tennessee | Gibson Guitars | Guitars |
| Texas | Stetson Hats | Cowboy hats |
| Utah | Colonial Flag Company | Flags |
| Vermont | Dubie Family Maple | Maple syrup |
| Virginia | National Capital Flag Company | Flags |
| Washington | Liberty Bottleworks | Water bottles |
| West Virginia | Homer Laughlin China Company | Iconic fiesta line of china |
| Wisconsin | Pierce Manufacturing | Two firetrucks |
| Wyoming | Aviat Aircraft | Model aircraft |
What do you think about the new ‘Made in America’ week?
What do you think about President Trump’s job in office so far?