Well said, Chris. I have been wary about cheaply made goods and imported foods for a long time. Whenever possible, I buy local. But as you say, labels can be misleading. "Made in Canada" or "Made in US" vitamins, for example, can contain ingredients from China or elsewhere. I checked with a company whose label I used to respect. No more.
beckymccray
· 2 years ago
I agree that small companies have a market opportunity for high quality crafted goods. In fact, more companies are taking advantage of this than you may realize. Maybe we see more of it here in the small towns, because we are outside the major distribution systems. Jack Schultz focuses on small towns in the USA, and he has some insight on our increase in manufacturing exports, at http://boomtownusa.blogspot.com/2007/06/manufac...
On a whole different subject, thanks for trying to increase awareness of current economic issues with your very clear explanations.
Matthew Ebel
· 2 years ago
This is why I'm quite proud of the fact that I create a product from scratch (music) and actually EXPORT it to other countries. Granted, some of my gear wasn't manufactured here, but my product requires no source materials to produce and yet brings in money from other countries.
Now if only I could get some all-american bookings. ;)
Kim Webb
· 2 years ago
I think the problem lies in accountability, even if most things are made overseas now, someone should check before things go out to the public. Unfortunately, many look the other way to save a few bucks, but the PR disaster is going to cost them millions in lost revenue. Especially with the holiday season approaching, I will think twice about buying fisher price for my son.
Lainie
· 2 years ago
The China face saving by Mattel makes me sick. I have been trying to limit my purchases to only things not made in China, trying to find things manufactured in the USA is very difficult.
We are ripe for a manufacturing overhaul in the USA. The accountability is lacking and the timing is good. I am sure I am not the only US consumer that has no desire to buy products from a non-democratic, cut corners country like China. We need to be "Made in China Free".
Lainie McKeating Laredo, TX
Rich
· 2 years ago
my brother and I both have kids and this is what finally pushed us over the edge. We have put together a catalog that contains all kinds of products still made inthe U.S.A.. Our country has been losing jobs by the thousands and if we cannot take a stand right now it will be to late for my kids.Any one who would like a copy of this catalog please e-mail me gmangarbacik@hotmail.com and we will mail you one.
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On a whole different subject, thanks for trying to increase awareness of current economic issues with your very clear explanations.
Now if only I could get some all-american bookings. ;)
We are ripe for a manufacturing overhaul in the USA. The accountability is lacking and the timing is good. I am sure I am not the only US consumer that has no desire to buy products from a non-democratic, cut corners country like China. We need to be "Made in China Free".
Lainie McKeating
Laredo, TX