2.7 Million American Jobs Lost to China in 10 Years
There are roughly 5.1 million fewer American manufacturing jobs now than at the start of 2001. And China is to blame for more than one-third of American jobs lost, says a new report.
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The Rise of ‘Made by China’ in America
Later this year along the banks of the James River outside Richmond, Virginia, a paper products maker based in northeastern China will begin construction on a new U.S. manufacturing plant. The factory will churn the region’s straw and corn stalks into household products including napkins, tissue and organic fertilizer—all marked “Made in the USA.” Made […]
Why the ‘Made in China’ Model is Weakening
Why the ‘Made in China’ Model is Weakening China—a low-cost maker of goods—is falling behind in the global manufacturing race as rising wages and energy costs put pressure on the Asian country, synonymous with making super cheap stuff.
With Exports Rising, US Cities Expand Their Global Footprint
It’s well-known American jobs have been lost to overseas competition. While work on U.S. manufacturing floors has declined, overseas markets have developed a growing appetite for American-made goods—from chemicals and wood products, to medical devices.
Made in USA Fuels New Manufacturing Hubs in Apparel
New York City, including Manhattan’s historic Garment District, is commonly known as a fashion capital of the world. But glimmers of new and revived apparel hubs are emerging in smaller cities, fueled by rising production costs overseas and a growing appetite for “Made in USA” goods.
Documentary: Made by China in… America?
Documentary: Made by China in America? directed by Miao Wang about Chinese firms bringing manufacturing to the U.S. It is part of Morgan Spurlock’s “We the Economy” series (www.wetheeconomy.com). When I was a baby, my mom waited in line at 3am with her ration ticket to pick up the monthly allowance of meat. As fortunate […]
WeatherTech Fleshes Out Made-In-USA Message During Super Bowl
WeatherTech aired its second consecutive Super Bowl advertisement Sunday, picking up on the same made-in-America theme that the company hatched in its first Big Game ad a year ago.
USDA Pork Inspectors Speak out: “People are going to eat sh*t”
The agency’s new inspection model is a threat to food safety, federal whistleblowers allege. [p][/p] If you preferred not to know what’s in your ham, bacon and Spam before, you’re really not going to want to know now. The USDA is piloting a new pork inspection program that features sped-up lines and a reduction in government […]
U.S. Pork Plant Program Draws Criticism: Hormel Petition
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Processing lines at some U.S. pork slaughterhouses are moving too fast for inspectors to adequately address contamination and food safety concerns, according to an advocacy group that says it has obtained affidavits from four government meat inspectors.
New Balance, Saucony Vying For Soles of Military Recruits
Nearly every piece of gear that military recruits get when they show up for training is made here in the United States — but not their running shoes. That is about to change, under a policy shift that could have big repercussions in New England.
