Fashion

[maryebrown_1]

On 1/13/2014 momma3gs said:

On 1/13/2014 cyndog said: I know, on some other posts people get mad at you if you say you'd like to at least TRY to buy American. They insinuate you are ignorant of global economy and worse. It's very odd.

Very odd. I always try to buy American and I'm happy to say I'm noticing more and more American-made products. They are also clearly marking these products w/ American flags or "Made in the USA" clearly evident.

Walmart used to have that slogan...look at their selection now.

[Love to Run]

On 1/14/2014 ptagirl said:

On 12/26/2013 kachina624 said: I say support the Chinese and maybe they'll keep bolstering our economy.

Are you serious?

Sure hope she is, China is the 3rd largest purchaser of American exports.

[DiAnne]

I purchased a new furnace for my home about three years ago. I paid a few hundred extra to get a furnace made in America. I have had four recalls on this furnace so far. Not very encouraging....

[Josetta47]

I try to buy from USA as much as I can. I ONLY buy American vehicles - Used or new. It's hard with clothes, since 90 plus percent come from China now, but definitely make the effort. Nothing against China, but I love the USA and their products.

[qvcfan526]

I try to buy "Made in the USA" first. I drive a Chevy.

I Googled and found this:

<h2>United States Top 10 Exports</h2>

The following export product groups represent the highest dollar value in American global shipments during 2012. Also shown is the percentage share each export category represents in terms of US overall exports.

1. Machinery: $215,165,486,000 (13.9% of total exports)
2. Electronic equipment: $162,067,973,000 (10.5%)
3. Mineral fuels including oil: $137,532,495,000 (8.9%)
4. Vehicles excluding trains and streetcars: $132,926,223,000 (8.6%)
5. Aircraft and spacecraft: $104,266,487,000 (6.7%)
6. Optical, technical and medical apparatus: $83,470,292,000 (5.4%)
7. Pearls, precious stones metals and coins: $71,664,266,000 (4.6%)
8. Plastics: $58,848,633,000 (3.8%)
9. Organic chemicals: $46,174,233,000 (3%)
10. Pharmaceutical products: $40,061,845,000 (2.6%)

Top 10 US Imports from China

China’s exports to America amounted to

$444.4 billion or 19% of overall US imports.

1. Electronic equipment: $113.3 billion

2. Machines, engines, pumps: $102.2 billion

3. Furniture, lighting, signs: $24.8 billion

4. Toys, games: $23.1 billion

5. Footwear: $17.9 billion

6. Knit or crochet clothing: $15.6 billion

7. Clothing (not knit or crochet): $15.3 billion

8. Plastics: $13.2 billion

9. Iron or steel products: $10.1 billion

10. Vehicles: $10 billion

I am not a math person but it seems to me we import more than we export?

[7Lady7Luck7]

AMEN! Good for you! I am on the same mission, and it's tough, but I feel good about it. I have also started supported locally owned businesses in my area as opposed to big box. More people need to support made in the USA, and local business.