American Foundations

American-made cement is a strategic national resource that underpins U.S. infrastructure development, housing, domestic manufacturing, and economic growth.

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American Foundations Raises Concerns about Substandard Imports from New Morehead City Facility

Common Sense America President and Founder Steve Crim sent a letter to the North Carolina State Ports Authority, expressing deep reservations about the planned Silvi Materials import facility in Morehead City, NC.

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Letter to the North Carolina State Ports Authority: Concerns about Planned Import Facility 

If import capacity expands far faster than domestic production, North Carolina and the Southeast could become increasingly dependent on foreign cement for core infrastructure needs.

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American Foundations Project Calls on President Trump to Focus on U.S. Supply Chain Resilience Ahead of the State of the Union Address

Common Sense America (CSA) President and Founder Steve Crim encouraged President Donald J. Trump to call for an American manufacturing renaissance, boost supply chain resilience, and catalyze infrastructure development during his upcoming State of the Union Address on February 24.

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Letter to the President: Defend America’s Supply Chains and Boost U.S. Manufacturing

The administration can usher in a golden age of construction by expanding American cement production.

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The Washington Times (Letter to the Editor): “Ensure Our Cement Is U.S.-Made”

Cement produced in the United States can help usher in an American manufacturing renaissance.

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Letter to Congress: Support American Manufacturing in Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Common Sense America outlines legislative priorities to boost domestic cement production.

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American Foundations Project Urges Congress to Expand Use and Production of U.S.-Made Materials in Upcoming Transportation Bill

Common Sense America (CSA) President and Founder Steve Crim called on Congressional leaders to champion policies that support America’s manufacturing and domestic construction sectors as Congress deliberates the next surface transportation authorization bill.

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U.S. Cement is the Foundation of the American Dream

American cement is foundational to solving the nation's housing crisis.

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American Foundations Urges Domestic Cement Production Boost to Support New Trump Housing Initiative

Common Sense America President and Founder Steve Crim issued a statement following the release of President Donald J. Trump's executive order (EO) "Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers."

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