What is manufactured in the US?

[chisnpeke]

Those items sound really nice! But just like it is in the Canadian pavillion, many of these products would be cheaper made overseas, I suspect. This is a big problem for me - Roots products used to be made in Canada; very high quality products. Then they sold to a U.S. company and guess where most of the products are made? China!

It's very upsetting, but since most of the U.S. and Canadian pavillion are stocked with items made overseas, it's very telling on the part of Disney, don't you think?

My hubby and I spend thousands of dollars more on products made in Cananda and U.S. (I would hope some of you would also support my country since many of us buy U.S. products too), but we are a minority as most of our friends and family do not. We spent $4,000 each on bedroom sets for our kids as they were handmade in Montreal - what do most of our friends/family buy? Cheap crap made in China and the same goes for clothes, toys, etc., There are many of us who would buy U.S. and Canadian made products in Epcot, but sadly, I don't think it would be enough for Disney to justify the expense and time they would have to put into it.

Sad, Tiger

I'd definitely buy from Canada. Any country that doesn't export manufacturing to China or Thailand is good to me. I bought some Ugg boots in October and I noticed they said Made in China...I would have gladly paid more money to buy ones made in Australia. I want to support people working in their own home country making products from their own country.

 

[tink_n_pooh]

I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to find and purchase products actually made in the USA by Americans

 

[NMW]

I have tried buying American and have mostly given up. I have LL Bean stuff-a lot of it. Most of it says made in Sri Lanka.

I have a rather large extensive wardrobe from Lands End. For the heck of it after reading this thread I checked the tags. I have never seen so many different countries. Not kidding, a sampling from my Lands End wardrobe: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Turkey, Northern Mariana Islands, Egypt, Vietnam, China...

My sons clothes (American Eagle, Abercrombie, Hollister) all from places like Cambodia, Peru, Macau, Vietnam. I really feel like there is nothing I can do about it. I don't know why Amercian companies don't make any of their clothing in this country. I suppose they would have to pay the workers too much and then in turn raise the prices of their clothing, or go out of business. It's just a shame.

I do own Fiesta Ware dishes. I know they are made here. I just bought Broyhill furniture. Is that made here?

DH and I both own Toyotas and I'm probably buying a new Sienna or 4Runner in June. I know that they are mostly made in the USA by American workers, and they are fabulous cars.

 

[PinkRhombus]

Not to start a fight but this isn't the same as buying American from the Big Three.

Yes...but a Toyota Camry produced here in KY supports the local workers HERE versus a foreign country (ie Mexico).

 

[chisnpeke]

Yes...but a Toyota Camry produced here in KY supports the local workers HERE versus a foreign country (ie Mexico).

True, but the profits of the company goes overseas. It doesn't stay in this country.

 

[amjg]

Owning a GM dealership, we really understand the importance of buying American. Of all the foreign and American made cars I have owned over the years, nothing drives better than my Chevy Suburban! But since all four of our kids were made in Guatemala, I also try to buy items made in Guatemala. Kohls and Target both have clothing made in Guatemala.

Living 15 minutes away from a Toyota plant here in Kentucky, we have several friends who work for Toyota. The funny thing is they all buy American made cars! Because they buy cars manufactured at their plant in Georgetown, KY.

 

[pixiewings71]

www.usamade.com

has a list and links of companys that manufacture in the US

Hmm, they don't list every company tho. The company I work for is solely made in America, we've been in the same location in CA for over 30 years now......

And yes, Jelly Bellys are MiA, I pass the plant every day when I drive home. That and Budweiser, I pass that plant too.

 

[floridafam]

Kesha,

I own some Nordicware cookie sheets and they are made in the U.S.

 

[wright1baby]

True, but the profits of the company goes overseas. It doesn't stay in this country.

This is such a riducuolous argument...7,490 people that work in the Georgetown, KY Toyota plant might disagree. That is 7,490 people that earn a very good wage, produce an excellent vehicle, & support the local economy. An additional 20,000 jobs were created because the Toyota plant is HERE in the U.S. (not mexico, canada or elsewhere!)
I'm not here to change anyones mind on what kind of car they want to buy, but let's get the facts straight.
I appreciate the job that my husband does, and I DO drive Toyotas and quite honestly drove a Toyota Camry before I ever met my husband.
By whatever car you want, but before you "think" your buying and American car, check out this acrticle.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/06/29/053747.html

These are the top 10 MOST american made vehicles

Rank Make/Model U.S. Assembly Location(s) Rank Last Dec.

1. Ford F-150* Claycomo, Mo.; Dearborn, Mich. 1
2. Toyota Camry**, Georgetown, Ky.; Lafayette, Ind. 2
Camry Solara
3. Chevrolet Fort Wayne, Ind.; Pontiac, Mich. 3
Silverado 1500*
4. Chevrolet Cobalt Lordstown, Ohio 4
5. Ford Focus Wayne, Mich. --
6. Toyota Sienna Princeton, Ind. 8
7. Chevrolet Kansas City, Kan. 6
Malibu, Malibu
Maxx
8. Pontiac G6 Orion, Mich. 9
9. Ford Escape** Claycomo, Mo. 10
10. Toyota Tundra Princeton, Ind.;
San Antonio, Texas --

 

[wdwmaw]

I remember reading that there is a city in Japan that actually re-named itself
USA and dozens of Japanese companies flocked there so they could label their products "made in USA" I suppose if it says "made in THE usa" it is safe?? Oh well, I think the only things we really make here is credit cards, and we print lots of money.

Drew

I did not read through the entire post but I did want to coment on this. My DH works for Toyota and the camrys he builds say "built in the USA" on them. You can look inside the door and the tag will tell you where your camry was built, USA or Japan. I understand that the parent company is in Japan but the impact here on the whole states economy is beyond thought. I just want you to know that millions of dollars stay here for education, social issues,state and local gov., and community development to support such an industry. The employees (about 7,000 actual TMMK members ) volunteer in our community, support fundraising and help with advancement of math, science, computers, and enginering at many high schools in our state.

We do share a sister city with them. They sell our KY crafts there, we exchange native plants, we share ideas in education, we have a kite festival in there honor and they have a horse festival in ours. The corolla is a car that is built by toyota and GM. This car is produced here at some plants as a joint effort between the two companys.The 2010 World Equestrine Games will be held here in Central KY next year and this in part due to the influence of what Toyota has brought to this state. Ky will host these games and they have never been hosted by anyone in our country before. The ties have gone on and on.

I really want you to look for the made in USA on the products you buy just think they may be right under your nose and you may not know it.

 

[wdwmaw]

Wright1baby~ I did not read your post. I only read the first few and thought I needed to ring in here. I clicked submit and my post is right after yours

I have seen your post several times had no idea we had this connection. We live in Geogetown and my DH works in bodyweld at the plant. We have been here in Central Ky for 13 years, hillbillies from Eastern KY.

Thank you for your post

 

[wdwmaw]

Owning a GM dealership, we really understand the importance of buying American. Of all the foreign and American made cars I have owned over the years, nothing drives better than my Chevy Suburban! But since all four of our kids were made in Guatemala, I also try to buy items made in Guatemala. Kohls and Target both have clothing made in Guatemala.

Living 15 minutes away from a Toyota plant here in Kentucky, we have several friends who work for Toyota. The funny thing is they all buy American made cars!

My DH works at the Geo. plant and we drive a Toyota.

Nice to meet ya, another Georgetown/Disney loving person

 

[wright1baby]

Wright1baby~ I did not read your post. I only read the first few and thought I needed to ring in here. I clicked submit and my post is right after yours

I have seen your post several times had no idea we had this connection. We live in Geogetown and my DH works in bodyweld at the plant. We have been here in Central Ky for 13 years, hillbillies from Eastern KY.

Thank you for your post

Nice to meet you neighbor--thanks for the back-up! My DH has been in Powertrain (2nd shift) since '96.

 

[npmommie]

for anyone that likes New Balance sneakers , the factory store in Lawrence MA is worth the drive. they have a huge selection, they also have sports clothes too, the prices are great
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/New.Balance.Factory.Store.2.877-623-7867

last time we went we walked out of there with 5 pairs of sneakers, and 3 shirts, for less than $100 ( no kidding )

 

[BibidiWannabe]

There are a lot of artists who hand make a lot of their products on Etsy.com from clothing, to earrings, invitations, banners, pillows, hats, scarfs, etc. I just have so much fun browsing the different sites. To see things that are unique and hand-made is such a rarity. Some things are very reasonable. I am not sure if they require everything to be hand-made or not.

 

[ceecee]

Owning a GM dealership, we really understand the importance of buying American. Of all the foreign and American made cars I have owned over the years, nothing drives better than my Chevy Suburban! But since all four of our kids were made in Guatemala, I also try to buy items made in Guatemala. Kohls and Target both have clothing made in Guatemala.

Living 15 minutes away from a Toyota plant here in Kentucky, we have several friends who work for Toyota. The funny thing is they all buy American made cars! Because they buy cars manufactured at their plant in Georgetown, KY.

My American made car was assembled in Canada! Our Toyota was 80 percent assembled and made in the US. I know that doesn't help on the bottom line. But the Toyota has very much out performed (according to the repairs) the Ford. I always bought Oldsmobiles before they quit making them.

 

[NotUrsula]

I notice that Viking appliances are not on the list at that link, so it's not complete. Viking manufactures its entire appliance line in Greenwood, Mississippi.

 

[npmommie]

I notice that Viking appliances are not on the list at that link, so it's not complete. Viking manufactures its entire appliance line in Greenwood, Mississippi.

I saw this on that made in america show, with the actor from Cheers,I forget his name!

 

[forr2grls]

Very good thread!!One thing thou,about New Balance,I saw on I believe "How it's Made" that part of the production process involves sending items out to China then return here.I can't remember all the details,or absolutely what show I was watching,was quite awhile ago,but I do remember I was shocked when I saw this.Been a New Balance family for some time.

 

[mafibisha]

I did not read through the entire post but I did want to coment on this. My DH works for Toyota and the camrys he builds say "built in the USA" on them. You can look inside the door and the tag will tell you where your camry was built, USA or Japan. I understand that the parent company is in Japan but the impact here on the whole states economy is beyond thought. I just want you to know that millions of dollars stay here for education, social issues,state and local gov., and community development to support such an industry. The employees (about 7,000 actual TMMK members ) volunteer in our community, support fundraising and help with advancement of math, science, computers, and enginering at many high schools in our state.
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I understand and that makes sense.
But there's much more to this issue.

And think about DHL, the shipping company that was competition for UPS. It's a German company that decided recently to cut all its business from the United States. Thousands were left unemployed, a town in Ohio or Kentucky (?) were totally wiped out since that was their HQ in America. And DHL did NOT go out of business in Germany or other countries, just the USA when Germany decided they didn't need our country anymore!

So what happens if / when companies like Toyota or the like decide to cut ties to America?

At least the Big 3 USA Automakers are fighting for their lives, and the lives of their employees AND the millions of other Americans who WILL be effected if they go out of business.