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[KathyM23]

It was a sad day when textile mills in the US closed as it was economicly impractical to continuing manufacturing clothes in the US and all of a sudden everythng was made in China as they could pay much lower wages.

I hope the powers that be have learned a lesson and manufacturing can eventualy return to the US.  Especially the manufacture of our medicines.  What a mistake that is to outsource to another country.

Of course, many complain about prices now and I can imagine what they would say if they had to pay the price of US manufacturing.  Our workers would be paid a living wage resulting in higher prices.  IMO most would welcome a return to the US of manufactuing of clothes and medicine, but don't know what they would say about the resulting price increases.  

[CalminHeart]

The U.S. is not a manufacturing country.  Big companies have sent all their manufacturing overseas in favor of cheap labor and cheap products.   it would be nice if this crisis would bring some manufacturing back to the U.S. but I doubt it since big business operates without much regard to consumers and employees these days.

[Eileen in Virginia]

I remember when we first opened the doors to trading with China back in the 70's. We were so happy to be able to get decent quality goods at great prices. Of course, back then, I was in my 20's and didn't think beyond how this would allow me to buy more goods on my just above minimum wage job. Now, 40+ years later, hindsight is 20-20. How did we allow ourselves to get into this single point of failure position, especially for so many critical goods and services? 

[LindaSal]

IMO I think a lot of people don't mind paying more for an item made in this country.  I am one of them, if I have the choice I buy american made in a heartbeat.   Also I've seen some articles in the past that state that labor prices are going up in places like China and quality is down so that may be an incentive for manufacturing to come back?

[Jww]

I could not agree with you more 

[Jww]

Yes, I sincerely hope so   

[EmptyNestMom]

I agree.   I hope that this country has learned a lesson in regard to being so dependant on foreign manufacturing of much needed items.    Since we have been staying home for several weeks,  I have researched what things are made in the USA .   I will back those companies.   From now on,  I will be checking product sources.   If we could get companies to start making items here in the USA,   I would have no problem paying more as long as it is going to keep Americans working.    My  circle of friends and family agrees with me.    My purchasing items the way I used to has stopped.   Hopefully there will be a big movement to seek more American companies to open.    I hope QVC and HSN will have  "Made In America"  shows  which will allow all of us to back those companies.

[mspatmac]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

If we had the facilities, which we don't, it would cause a significant increase in prices because labor would be much higher.  I'm not sure we have a workforce in the US where women (mostly) are willing to be sewing machine operators.  We have been conditioned to expect more.

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Maybe it's time to recondition ourselves.  Cheap labor in foreign countries lead to cheaper prices but do we need 10 pairs of jean for example?  I would rather have 2 made in America at a higher price than 10 made overseas.  Many have learned in this time of crisis we don't need half of the stuff we have.  Time to reclaim our country.

[Jww]

Empty nestmom

I  very much like your way of thinking. Perhaps QVC will take heed and pay attention to this conversation and start changing their way of purchasing products and clothing made in China specifically and other countries as well. I guessing it will be a long process, but a worthwhile one. What do you think QVC, are you on board?