Williams-Sonoma Hit with Record $3.2 Million Fine for Misleading 'Made in USA' Labels

The fine, the largest in a Made in USA case, comes after the company violated a 2020 FTC order by falsely claiming products were domestically produced.

• Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay a $3.2 million civil penalty for falsely advertising products as 'Made in USA' when they were manufactured abroad.
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) enforced the penalty following a violation of a 2020 administrative order.
• This settlement marks the largest-ever civil penalty in a Made in USA fraud case, emphasizing strict enforcement against deceptive marketing.
• Williams-Sonoma is required to submit annual compliance reports and adhere to stringent requirements about manufacturing claims.
• The company did not comment on the penalty but has faced previous legal actions for similar misleading advertising practices.

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