Obama-Hu Meeting: Very Disappointing Results
This week's Obama-Hu meeting proved to be a great disappointment for U.S. manufacturers and their workers. Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Executive Director Scott Paul said:
"The state visit did little to change the underlying dynamic of the dysfunctional U.S.-China economic relationship. Business deals, while important, are no substitute for firm commitments from China to stop its currency manipulation and to end its illegal subsidies of industry. And they are no substitute for clearly defined consequences if China fails to make progress.
"I'm afraid that there is very little good news in this for American workers. China has received a bounty of good public relations while avoiding any repercussions for its mercantilism. Once again, China has called our bluff. It is a very disappointing result for workers and businesses that face unfair competition from China."
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Avoiding China made products
When I shop I try to buy products made in the USA. It is hard to tell them from products made in China and other countries and I end up constantly looking for that info on the products. Some do have a very small made in USA flag label on them, but it is hard to see.
MY SUGGESTION: Why don't all companies in the USA change their packaging to have a large flag on the box integrated into the design. Barring this, their could be a 2"x 4" flag or the "made in USA" sticker attached on the front of the packaging where it could be easily seen. This could be designed and endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce. More people will choose USA made products, even at a higher price, if they know which ones they are.