Our prosperity and national security rest on the strong foundations supplied by American-made cement. This strategic national resource underpins U.S. infrastructure development, housing, domestic manufacturing, and economic growth. But today, we’re threatened by low-quality foreign cement imports that undermine the world-class construction projects and infrastructure that make America the greatest nation on Earth.
American Foundations is committed to ensuring that our nation’s infrastructure is built on strong, reliable cement – made right here at home.
Fast Facts
- U.S. portland and blended cement production declined by 4% percent in 2024, which could constrain the domestic cement supply needed for infrastructure projects.
- The U.S. cement and concrete industry contributes approximately $159 billion to the U.S. economy and directly and indirectly employs 577,000 people.
- In 2024, 22% of cement that the U.S. used was imported from foreign countries, raising safety and quality concerns if imported cement is unable to meet the high standards needed for domestic infrastructure.
“Strong domestic cement production is essential for our manufacturing independence, national security, and long-term economic growth. We must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that critical infrastructure across the country – from roads, bridges, and airports to homes and schools – stands on resilient, reliable American-made cement.”
-Steve Crim, President, Common Sense America
Our Priorities
- Protecting American Jobs: Expand domestic cement production to safeguard jobs and catalyze economic growth.
- Building Stronger Communities: We cannot build our roads, bridges, homes, buildings, and installations with substandard – and potentially dangerous – foreign-sourced cement products. American businesses, homeowners, and public services rely on high-quality, domestic cement. The American people expect and deserve nothing less.
- Enhancing National Security: Cement is a strategic asset and a vital component of critical infrastructure. We need to be cement independent to ensure that we can build what we need to, when we need to, without relying on dangerous, low-quality imports. To protect the quality and integrity of American infrastructure, we must construct it with quality American-made cement.
- Maintaining High Standards: Many foreign imports do not meet international quality standards or product certifications, creating risks for workers, consumers, and the public. The way to counter these threats is through purchasing policies that support a robust and reliable supply of high-quality, accountable, American-made cement.