Livia Shmavonian, the Made in America Director for the Biden administration, is scheduled to meet with the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor in Cleveland to discuss the administration's programs for strengthening domestic manufacturing. The visit is part of Made in America Week and includes a roundtable discussion with union members. Shmavonian is seeking feedback to take back to her colleagues in the administration and emphasizes the importance of engaging with workers and manufacturers. The visit is not tied to the presidential election. Shmavonian's office supports the implementation of laws requiring the use of American-made goods on federally funded projects. Ohio has benefited from Made in America initiatives, including $13.5 billion in public funding and $43.1 billion in private sector commitments. The state has received funding for transportation projects, clean energy initiatives, and EV chargers. Shmavonian's visit to Cleveland is part of a larger tour of manufacturing communities. Leonard DiCosimo, head of the local AFL-CIO, accepted the invitation and expressed gratitude for the Biden administration's programs. The AFL-CIO endorsed Biden in 2020 and 2024. Shmavonian's office provided a fact sheet highlighting Ohio's benefits from Made in America, including funding for infrastructure projects and clean energy initiatives. Some notable projects in Ohio include advanced chipmaking factories and an EV battery plant. The visit to Cleveland will include additional stops, and appointments will be forwarded to Signal Cleveland. [0fa356d1]