Berry Amendment Is Good For American Textile Industry

When President Obama and his government assumed the new mission of restoring employment opportunities in the US manufacturing industry, the USIFI recently won a small victory for the textile industry.

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This task began two and a half years ago, when the Defense Logistics Bureau (DLA) announced the Berry amendment, giving an unexpected explanation that military tent could be made up of offshore components.

This subtle explanatory wording violates the spirit of the Berry amendment and weakens the domestic companies of the United States, while the Berry amendment law requires the Ministry of defense to give priority to domestic production, domestic manufacturing or domestically produced products in procurement.

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In 2009, according to the requirements of its members, the US military tent supply chain USIFI sent a letter to defense secretary Robert Gates, explaining the industry's understanding of Berry's compliance, and asked the new Defense Logistics Bureau (DLA) to make a written clarification.

In August 2009, the Defense Logistics Bureau (DLA) strategic takeover leader Nancy Heimbaugh responded and reiterated the position of the Defense Logistics Bureau (DLA). According to the Berry amendment, tent fabrics can only be purchased domestically because tent components have not been used.