Williams-Sonoma ordered to pay $3.175M for falsely advertising "Made in USA" products, largest-ever civil penalty in a "Made in USA" case.

Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay $3.175 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) "Made in USA" order. The company falsely advertised multiple products as American-made when they were actually manufactured in countries such as China. This case marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a "Made in USA" case, and Williams-Sonoma has agreed to settle. In addition to the penalty, the company will be required to submit annual compliance reports and adhere to specific requirements about manufacturing claims.

April 26, 2024
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