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[Flatbush]

@Catastrophe wrote:

Would like QVC to have a Made In America Forum.  I put in Made in America and what came up was very few items that were Made in America and the majority was Imported.  What a big disappointment....  What a Shame.

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@Catastrophe 

That's a very good idea.

I would definitely watch.

[CalminHeart]

The U.S. will never become a manufacturing country until the feds start taxing and seriously penalizing companies that outsource. That won't happen because too many politicians do whatever is needed to keep those large campaign contributions rolling in.

And tariffs have resulted in other countries going elsewhere to buy what they need.

We're in a tough spot right now. Just because a politician wants manufacturing to be here doesn't mean it will unless there are serious changes to tax laws and employee protection laws. 

We're currently in an Oligarchy and it'll take a loooooong time to get back to a government for the people. I sure won't see it in my lifetime.

[CalminHeart]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@Caaareful Shopper wrote:

Manufacturing jobs??  The U.S. lost more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in 2025.  

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@Caaareful Shopper   @Sunshine Kate

Another constant problem is that many manufacturing jobs are very hard to fill and keep filled.  People quit because they don't want to work that hard.  

Question ....  Who in their right mind would want their grandchild to grow up and spend years working in a factory?   

No one I know.

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There is nothing shameful about working in a factory. It's hard work and nothing to look down on. 

People do look down on it which is one reason manufacturing won't return tot he U.S. for decades to come.

[Gabidog]

Probably no fashion but several items could be presented like food, vitamins, plants, makeup.  This would be especially nice since we are 250 this year!

[shoekitty]

I buy all made in USA clothing, and most items in my home.   Even make up and such. I even had my upstairs all remodeled with US made items from faucets, sinks, tubs, toilets, ets. The only you my contractor couldnt get was certain screws and nails 

i gave up with people complaining the about it.  They people complain about lost jobs, low quality. They say they want  items made in USA,  but they don't. They want cheap. They want cheap, they want the Walmarts and continue to shop there, and anywhere they can something for less.  Then they complain about quality   Some would rather buy cheap and more, than buy less and buy American. Ain't gonna happen.  There are those that that say they can't afford it, or truely can't.  I believe if there is a will, there is a way, to even start seeking out made in USa for a few items. 

I don't think QVC would have a made in America show, not because they wouldn't want to. But it would  shine a light on the fact that all their other products aren't. Also, might not fit the quantity they need , or price they need for customers. 

i swear, made in USA doesn't have to cost more,  much is on sale at times.  I buy ahead . There are so many shops online across this country that sell Made in USA products at reasonable price points. Much of what I buy is same price point as here

[shoekitty]

many of you here might like American Giant

or LA Casual, they are very good prices as well.  Made in California and NC.  I myself shop at Fawbushes, Chalet, Total look,  shopmyfairlady.  For medium price and up 

 lissatheshop has the best sales. Most have no shipping with minimum, and come in 4-9 days 

[Wj110]

Many people spent years working in the steel mills and car manufacturing companies and were compensated very well.  We allowed that to be taken away from us by foreign manufacturers.  Not everyone's grandchild is meant to be a doctor or a lawyer and I guess those who that may have their 40 year old grandchild living in their basement apartment 

[shoekitty]

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@tansy wrote:

Let's say an item is fully made in America. We'd have to manufacture the fabric, thread, buttons, zippers, the machinery and so on. We would need workers to do drudge work. I don't see that happening. Just like American workers cannot hack agricultural jobs.

@tansy  they do it here, in us, and it isn't the drudge work it is overseas. I know, I buy US clothing. Los Angeles still has a few clothing plants as does SF and a few other cities in CA. Here the factories are usually part solar and ethically run. The cotton comes from Georgia and another state, they list dyes that are made here,  the fabric is woven here,then sewn. I think some of the workers are skilled and more artsy. Some of the grunt work pays bout 25@hr here. But, that is a a couple bucks above what my grand makes at In in Out. 

I might pay a few bucks more for tops or pants, but I keep years !  Sales are fantastic. I heard MUY fashion, designer students do work in these places for experience and the education.  Not for everyone, and no the factories aren't huge 

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[UpNorthGorgy]

I really enjoyed Q's 50/50 tour across the country. It show cased small  US businesses as well. Unique items featured. There was a Q Sprouts series as well for up coming US businesses.

My Aunt worked in a boot manufacturing small factory. They made military boots in Central Wisconsin. Union job.  Piece work. She must have made good money as the first to own a color TV in the family. She had Early American furniture sets.  After the Vietnam  War they shut down. She sadly struggled to support herself after that.