WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Buy America rules, which requires 60% of rolling stock components be American-made, may be forcing some U.S. transit systems to spend more money, according to a new study, reported The Hill.
According to the study by the center-right think tank, American Action Forum, in the case of metro system procurements, U.S. metro cars are 34% more expensive than foreign procurements, an average of $700,000 per car.
President Trump has repeatedly promised that his policies, including his massive infrastructure proposal, would require companies to buy and hire American, reported The Hill.
