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American National Standards Institute's New Blueprint for 2025

On January 6, 2026, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) unveiled its ambitious U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 (USSS 2025). This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive framework for enhancing American competitiveness in an epoch where emerging technologies play a crucial role in global markets. At its core, the strategy reaffirms the nation’s dedication to standards that are relevant to the market and primarily driven by the private sector.

The roots of the USSS can be traced back to the year 2000, with revisions occurring every five years. The latest iteration responds not only to rapid technological evolution but also to increasing geopolitical tensions that shape the landscape in which businesses operate. Standards are fundamental to the growth of new industries, and the USSS 2025 lays out a shared vision geared towards leveraging these standards for national economic prowess, security, and public welfare.

Objectives of the U.S. Standards Strategy 2025

The USSS 2025 sets forth four primary objectives:

1. Strengthen U.S. Commitment to International Standards: The strategy emphasizes the need for the United States to take a leading role in international standards. By doing so, it aims to foster strategic collaborations while guarding against manipulation by rival nations.

2. Educate on the Value of Standards: A critical aspect of the USSS 2025 is broadening the understanding of standards and their significance in driving innovation, safety, and market entry. By promoting education around these topics, ANSI seeks to increase recognition of how standards contribute to economic development.

3. Enhance the Efficiency of Standards Development: Embracing innovation in the process of standard creation is essential. The strategy calls for training the next generation of professionals to ensure that the standards development process remains effective and relevant to ongoing technological advancements.

4. Proactive Engagement in Emerging Technologies: Active participation in the standards formulation for cutting-edge technologies is prioritized. This involves not only identifying opportunities but also tackling challenges head-on within the broader standards ecosystem to ensure that the United States remains a leader in innovation.

Dr. Laurie E. Locascio, president and CEO of ANSI, encapsulated the strategic importance of this plan by stating that the technologies that will define this decade—such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing—rely heavily on effective standards. She remarked, "This strategy positions American companies and innovators to shape standards for emerging markets, leveraging our standards system to drive economic competitiveness while safeguarding the transparency and consensus-building that have powered global innovation for more than a century."

The full USSS 2025 document, along with an executive summary and other related resources, can be accessed at ansi.org/USSS.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and improve the quality of life for the public. ANSI represents a diverse array of stakeholders, including over 270,000 organizations and firms, as well as 30 million professionals globally. Moreover, ANSI serves as the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, please visit www.ansi.org.