Summary
A new proposal could require National Parks in the U.S. to only sell products made in America. The bill, supported by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, aims to boost domestic manufacturing. The plan also ties into broader efforts by the Trump administration to control what's sold at federal sites.
Key Facts
- The proposal is called the American Products in Parks Act.
- It was introduced by Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer, with support from other lawmakers.
- If passed, the law would mandate that all items in National Park gift shops be made in the U.S.
- Over 60% of items currently sold in these shops are made, at least partly, outside the U.S.
- The National Park Service had a record 331.9 million visitors in 2024.
- Visitors spent nearly $30 billion in parks and nearby communities that year.
- The Trump administration is also removing diversity-themed items from parks.
- The proposal seeks to promote American industry and reduce foreign-made park merchandise.
