Buy American Act in 2021: Key Changes and Future Outlook

On January 19, 2021, the domestic content restrictions of the Buy American Act (BAA) were significantly changed via a final rule (Final Rule) issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council. The Final Rule stemmed from a July 2019 Executive Order issued by President Trump, titled "Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials," which sought to overhaul domestic content restrictions associated with federal procurement subject to the BAA....
By: Baker Donelson

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