What is actually still made in America?

[Jitendra Hydonus]

https://www.daily-choices.com/what-is-actually-still-made-in-america/


Over the decades, there are many brands that have become well-known and well-loved by the American public. Brands that create images of nostalgia for consumers, that are innovative and that seem, well, all-American. But shockingly, many of the brands that have become an essential part of our everyday are actually made in China.

Most of Nike’s shoes are made in overseas factories located in China and Vietnam. But when outsourcing labor overseas, it can be difficult for an American company to ensure ethical workplace standards outside of the United States. Most recently, it was reported that Nike products were being made under forced labor at one of their Chinese manufacturing plants.

Made Overseas: iPads and iPhones
Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple is certainly one of the most beloved brands in the United States and worldwide. But the brand that was started in the U.S., actually has China manufacture its iPhones and iPads.

Made Overseas: Tesla
Tesla, the pioneer in American electric vehicles, has been applauded for its brilliance in green technology and design. The company is headquartered in the U.S., but the CEO, Elon Musk, decided to create a production factory in Shanghai, China.

Still made in the U.S. look to the bottom of this link to find products still made in the U.S. …….

Made in the USA: Zippo Lighters
Zippo lighters were first manufactured in 1933 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and have even become collector’s items today. They first became popular during World War II, representing the steely grit of the US Military.

The good news is that Zippo is still made in the USA. Another interesting fact is that the company also provides jobs to inmates (who assemble the lighters) while they are serving their time.

Gibson Guitars.

[guest587]

Supporting American industry while simultaneously advocating for decent working conditions is key. Why? Because in America we've had our share of gruesome working conditions putting profit over health. We aren't superior. And we find that even our representatives are willing to shut down American businesses and support mass chains that care more about the bottom dollar than individuals well being. Really the best thing to do is support local, small mom and pop... The concept of parallel economy, is one many young people are interested in- they realize the mass corporations that virtue signal and spout moral superiority are some of the worse offenders.

There's so much in this topic alone... But in the end, I can say- supporting local mom and pop is like casting a vote.
We do this with our food, with our entertainment, with our housing, with our communities...You choose where you want to do business...

Unfortunately we've been blind sided by convenience and don't realize just how deep this "rabbit hole" goes.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

That’s why I have always named our country appropriately; United Clones of Ameritunes. Couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately the people who are ma and pa usually have to rent or buy a franchise from conglomerate America.

[mccoy]

AFAIK, there are a few corporations that are trying to go back in time and manufacture in America, from the raw materials to the final product.
I listened to the story of ORIGIN, whose founder was able to recover and repair old textile machinery, recoup the almost defunct know-how from Maine and now is making jeans, Kimonos (from American cotton), boots, and other American-made stuff. Very interesting.
I browsed the site. The items are pretty costly compared to Chinese standards, although they are guaranteed to be very durable.
Here in Italy, there are Chinese companies manufacturing on Italian soil. Their products are very cheap. I own two denim trousers, when one is dirty I simply don the other. Total cost of both is about US$ 35. When one will wear out, I'll simply buy another cheap one. I like to keep things simple like that, everything the same color, no time wasted to pair clothing items at all.. But I'm aware that besides the very inexpensive stuff, there is lower quality, limited durability, and possibly ethical problems

[Jitendra Hydonus]

I actually look at where something was made before I buy it. If clothes are made in India or other nations other than China I am much more interested in buying them. There are somethings though that are laughable, for instance glasses. I have joked with people at stores and told them that if the Chinese invaded us we would lose because no glasses i have found in stores are made anywhere but China. This means we wouldn’t be able to see to fight a war. They simply would stop sending glasses 🤓 to us so we couldn’t aim anything correctly.

I also refuse to use any plastic bags because there are areas in the Pacific 2x the size of Texas filled with plastic. That plastic drifts towards the beaches of Southeast Asia. i simply do not want the karma of polluting other nations beaches and feel we should be considerate of other people's values as much as possible: you and Eric included. That is why i think for instance that people have a right to make their own decisions on vaccinations. I was kicked out of the house I was living in because I simply said I will not use plastic bags to carry the landlords' groceries. She can accrue her own karma; just don't enforce someone else's values on me. I was let back in as a practical matter to remove snow in the winter but still will not use plastic bags to help others because in fact they help no one. Fortunately, there are some states that are more conscious about the problems and California has laws outlawing plastic bags.

[guest587]

After finishing flivver king,
http://spiritualportal.net/index.php/topic,8287.msg40666.html#msg40666

It interest me that you are talking about american manufacturing. The era of Henry Ford was both brilliant and haunting. Upton Sinclair was able to illustrate, fairly accurate(so I'm told), the disconnect between Henry Fords success and the life of his employees(despite his initial philanthropic ambitions). He highlighted the struggle of the workers during a period where employees would meet in secret and be afraid to show their face listening to ambitious fellows talk about unions.

Apparently Henry Ford had his own fleet of spies to keep an eye out for all manner of, "undesirable" which eventually became a nightmare for the lower class/labor force. In his success a great strain was placed on the workers, and "a billion dollars" became the personality of Mr. Ford whether he wanted the association or not. The ideals he implemented in the beginning were lost over time and it seemed like he became more withdrawn. At one point it wasn't uncommon for Henry Ford to talk to a gentleman in charge of screwing spindle nuts and to listen to the ideas coming from his employee. Eventually he stopped associating altogether...   

All in all, whether by state or nation- no matter the time, there are things which are *good* and things that are dark and dismal... They exist simultaneously... On the same spectrum. That is a very interesting observation.