"The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

Episode 22: 🇺🇸 Is America’s Supply Chain Broken? The Truth About Beef, Meds & Tariffs - Part 1

42min | 11/22/2025|

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From life-saving meds to the beef on your table, America’s reliance on foreign imports has reached a crisis point. It’s time to bring production home.

In this episode of the Chairman's Countdown, host Zach Mottl sits down with CPA Economist Andrew Reichenberg and Trade Counsel Chuck Benoit to uncover the systemic failures in our most critical supply chains. They dive into the hard data showing how offshoring has compromised national security, inflated costs for families, and hollowed out American industry.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

💊 The Medicine Crisis: 90% of U.S. prescriptions are generics heavily reliant on China and India. We discuss the dangerous quality control failures (like the Intas Pharmaceuticals shutdown) and why shortages are becoming the new normal.
🥩 Where’s the Beef Profit? The "Big Four" meatpackers control 85% of the market. Learn how they use cheap imports to drive down rancher wages while simultaneously hiking prices at the grocery store.
🇨🇳 Foreign Investment Loopholes: Why is it so easy for Chinese companies to buy U.S. land and incorporate businesses here? We expose the gaps in CFIUS and state laws that leave America unprotected.
🏭 The Manufacturing Multiplier: One steel job supports seven other jobs in the economy. We break down why 50% tariffs on metals are a start, but why we need to close loopholes on downstream products to truly revive the industrial base.
⚖️ Fixing Trade Policy: Moving from endless litigation back to a Congressional system that prioritizes American workers and national security.

We don't have to rely on adversaries for our essential goods. We can rebuild American prosperity, but Congress needs to act. Listen in for the roadmap to a secure supply chain.

#MadeInAmerica #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #TradePolicy #Economy

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About "The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

"The Made in America Hour" podcast is a show about all things made in America, whether it's an "idea" (i.e., invented in the USA), the development of a new product from an original idea, products manufactured in America or even products sold in America after being assembled in the USA. We'll also talk about the problems that American-made products have in overcoming the resistance that so many nations have to having American products compete with products in their own domestic markets.

More:

America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and HomeTalkUSA's Michael King share a powerful conviction: that supporting "Made in America" products and businesses is the key to sparking a national renaissance. They believe that by harnessing the purchasing power of American consumers, we can reinvest in our communities and workforce, thereby creating an economy that benefits everyone. This movement is not just about economic growth; it's also about bridging the political and social divides that separate us, forging a renewed sense of national unity.

The "Made in America Hour"

To bring this vision to life, Rita Crompton and Michael King have launched "The Made in America Hour." This new initiative includes a weekly, hour-long segment on Michael King’s HomeTalkUSA radio show, as well as a corresponding TV episode on Rita Crompton’s “Made in America TV” YouTube Channel, accessible at www.madeinamericaus.comand a related podcast which appears here on the streaming platform Ausha, as well as 20 other streaming platforms, including the industry leaders such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora. The core purpose of all three shows is to highlight American-made products and inspire consumers to patronize the companies that manufacture them.

The show is intended to be a dual-purpose platform, catering to both consumers and businesses. It shares the real-world stories of American entrepreneurs and their companies—showcasing their successes and the hurdles they've overcome—while also creating a networking hub for those committed to the "Made in America" movement.

Meet the Hosts

Rita Crompton and Michael King co-host "The Made in America Hour," and they are joined by a rotating cast of expert co-hosts. Among them is Greg Owens, who is known as "The Made in America Guy” and who is the co-founder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing and Liberty Tabletop (Liberty Tabletop is notably the only producer of flatware in the country). Another contributor is Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the American economy for current and future generations.

With the combined influence of Rita's and Michael's broadcast platform and the profound knowledge of their co-hosts, "The Made in America Hour" is poised to lead a renaissance that will benefit every American and, hopefully, help heal our national divisions.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About "The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

"The Made in America Hour" podcast is a show about all things made in America, whether it's an "idea" (i.e., invented in the USA), the development of a new product from an original idea, products manufactured in America or even products sold in America after being assembled in the USA. We'll also talk about the problems that American-made products have in overcoming the resistance that so many nations have to having American products compete with products in their own domestic markets.

More:

America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and HomeTalkUSA's Michael King share a powerful conviction: that supporting "Made in America" products and businesses is the key to sparking a national renaissance. They believe that by harnessing the purchasing power of American consumers, we can reinvest in our communities and workforce, thereby creating an economy that benefits everyone. This movement is not just about economic growth; it's also about bridging the political and social divides that separate us, forging a renewed sense of national unity.

The "Made in America Hour"

To bring this vision to life, Rita Crompton and Michael King have launched "The Made in America Hour." This new initiative includes a weekly, hour-long segment on Michael King’s HomeTalkUSA radio show, as well as a corresponding TV episode on Rita Crompton’s “Made in America TV” YouTube Channel, accessible at www.madeinamericaus.comand a related podcast which appears here on the streaming platform Ausha, as well as 20 other streaming platforms, including the industry leaders such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora. The core purpose of all three shows is to highlight American-made products and inspire consumers to patronize the companies that manufacture them.

The show is intended to be a dual-purpose platform, catering to both consumers and businesses. It shares the real-world stories of American entrepreneurs and their companies—showcasing their successes and the hurdles they've overcome—while also creating a networking hub for those committed to the "Made in America" movement.

Meet the Hosts

Rita Crompton and Michael King co-host "The Made in America Hour," and they are joined by a rotating cast of expert co-hosts. Among them is Greg Owens, who is known as "The Made in America Guy” and who is the co-founder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing and Liberty Tabletop (Liberty Tabletop is notably the only producer of flatware in the country). Another contributor is Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the American economy for current and future generations.

With the combined influence of Rita's and Michael's broadcast platform and the profound knowledge of their co-hosts, "The Made in America Hour" is poised to lead a renaissance that will benefit every American and, hopefully, help heal our national divisions.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

From life-saving meds to the beef on your table, America’s reliance on foreign imports has reached a crisis point. It’s time to bring production home.

In this episode of the Chairman's Countdown, host Zach Mottl sits down with CPA Economist Andrew Reichenberg and Trade Counsel Chuck Benoit to uncover the systemic failures in our most critical supply chains. They dive into the hard data showing how offshoring has compromised national security, inflated costs for families, and hollowed out American industry.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

💊 The Medicine Crisis: 90% of U.S. prescriptions are generics heavily reliant on China and India. We discuss the dangerous quality control failures (like the Intas Pharmaceuticals shutdown) and why shortages are becoming the new normal.
🥩 Where’s the Beef Profit? The "Big Four" meatpackers control 85% of the market. Learn how they use cheap imports to drive down rancher wages while simultaneously hiking prices at the grocery store.
🇨🇳 Foreign Investment Loopholes: Why is it so easy for Chinese companies to buy U.S. land and incorporate businesses here? We expose the gaps in CFIUS and state laws that leave America unprotected.
🏭 The Manufacturing Multiplier: One steel job supports seven other jobs in the economy. We break down why 50% tariffs on metals are a start, but why we need to close loopholes on downstream products to truly revive the industrial base.
⚖️ Fixing Trade Policy: Moving from endless litigation back to a Congressional system that prioritizes American workers and national security.

We don't have to rely on adversaries for our essential goods. We can rebuild American prosperity, but Congress needs to act. Listen in for the roadmap to a secure supply chain.

#MadeInAmerica #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #TradePolicy #Economy

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About "The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

"The Made in America Hour" podcast is a show about all things made in America, whether it's an "idea" (i.e., invented in the USA), the development of a new product from an original idea, products manufactured in America or even products sold in America after being assembled in the USA. We'll also talk about the problems that American-made products have in overcoming the resistance that so many nations have to having American products compete with products in their own domestic markets.

More:

America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and HomeTalkUSA's Michael King share a powerful conviction: that supporting "Made in America" products and businesses is the key to sparking a national renaissance. They believe that by harnessing the purchasing power of American consumers, we can reinvest in our communities and workforce, thereby creating an economy that benefits everyone. This movement is not just about economic growth; it's also about bridging the political and social divides that separate us, forging a renewed sense of national unity.

The "Made in America Hour"

To bring this vision to life, Rita Crompton and Michael King have launched "The Made in America Hour." This new initiative includes a weekly, hour-long segment on Michael King’s HomeTalkUSA radio show, as well as a corresponding TV episode on Rita Crompton’s “Made in America TV” YouTube Channel, accessible at www.madeinamericaus.comand a related podcast which appears here on the streaming platform Ausha, as well as 20 other streaming platforms, including the industry leaders such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora. The core purpose of all three shows is to highlight American-made products and inspire consumers to patronize the companies that manufacture them.

The show is intended to be a dual-purpose platform, catering to both consumers and businesses. It shares the real-world stories of American entrepreneurs and their companies—showcasing their successes and the hurdles they've overcome—while also creating a networking hub for those committed to the "Made in America" movement.

Meet the Hosts

Rita Crompton and Michael King co-host "The Made in America Hour," and they are joined by a rotating cast of expert co-hosts. Among them is Greg Owens, who is known as "The Made in America Guy” and who is the co-founder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing and Liberty Tabletop (Liberty Tabletop is notably the only producer of flatware in the country). Another contributor is Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the American economy for current and future generations.

With the combined influence of Rita's and Michael's broadcast platform and the profound knowledge of their co-hosts, "The Made in America Hour" is poised to lead a renaissance that will benefit every American and, hopefully, help heal our national divisions.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About "The Made in America Hour" podcast, presented by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA

"The Made in America Hour" podcast is a show about all things made in America, whether it's an "idea" (i.e., invented in the USA), the development of a new product from an original idea, products manufactured in America or even products sold in America after being assembled in the USA. We'll also talk about the problems that American-made products have in overcoming the resistance that so many nations have to having American products compete with products in their own domestic markets.

More:

America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and HomeTalkUSA's Michael King share a powerful conviction: that supporting "Made in America" products and businesses is the key to sparking a national renaissance. They believe that by harnessing the purchasing power of American consumers, we can reinvest in our communities and workforce, thereby creating an economy that benefits everyone. This movement is not just about economic growth; it's also about bridging the political and social divides that separate us, forging a renewed sense of national unity.

The "Made in America Hour"

To bring this vision to life, Rita Crompton and Michael King have launched "The Made in America Hour." This new initiative includes a weekly, hour-long segment on Michael King’s HomeTalkUSA radio show, as well as a corresponding TV episode on Rita Crompton’s “Made in America TV” YouTube Channel, accessible at www.madeinamericaus.comand a related podcast which appears here on the streaming platform Ausha, as well as 20 other streaming platforms, including the industry leaders such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora. The core purpose of all three shows is to highlight American-made products and inspire consumers to patronize the companies that manufacture them.

The show is intended to be a dual-purpose platform, catering to both consumers and businesses. It shares the real-world stories of American entrepreneurs and their companies—showcasing their successes and the hurdles they've overcome—while also creating a networking hub for those committed to the "Made in America" movement.

Meet the Hosts

Rita Crompton and Michael King co-host "The Made in America Hour," and they are joined by a rotating cast of expert co-hosts. Among them is Greg Owens, who is known as "The Made in America Guy” and who is the co-founder and CEO of Sherrill Manufacturing and Liberty Tabletop (Liberty Tabletop is notably the only producer of flatware in the country). Another contributor is Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the American economy for current and future generations.

With the combined influence of Rita's and Michael's broadcast platform and the profound knowledge of their co-hosts, "The Made in America Hour" is poised to lead a renaissance that will benefit every American and, hopefully, help heal our national divisions.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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