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  • Mike Rowe Shares Lessons Learned Through Hard Labor

    Mike Rowe Shares Lessons Learned Through Hard Labor

    Actor Mike Rowe is best known as the always ready and willing host of Dirty Jobs, a Discovery Channel television show that premiered in 2005 and ran for seven seasons. As a fearless apprentice to everyday people who make a living doing difficult, disgusting, and sometimes downright dangerous work, Rowe’s experiences with hard labor make each episode both entertaining and educational.

    In 2008, lessons and life-changing discoveries due to filming Dirty Jobs led to Row’s inspiring and laughter-inducing TED talk. He opens with a funny anecdote about a certain episode shot at a sheep ranch somewhere in Colorado. Rowe finds out that lamb castration is going to be part of the job; concerned and wanting to make sure that everything would be on the up and up, he does some research. He calls the Humane Society, the SPCA, even PETA. All of them agree on the proper way to do it: using two small rubber bands. Armed with the information, Rowe goes to the farm to film the episode, and is surprised by a very different process employed by Albert, the shepherd and resident expert. Long story short: Rowe stops filming and they discuss the difference between the “proper” way to castrate a lamb and the actual way it’s done on the farm, Albert allows Rowe to compare the two ways empirically, and hilarity ensues–but not without a clear realization for Rowe that would forever change the way he looked at these so-called “dirty jobs”. Common beliefs and views regarding what was right or were not so set in stone, after all. In fact, he realized even very popular convictions might be wrong. And if he–and the Humane Society, the SPCA and PETA–was wrong about lamb castration, what else could people be wrong about?

    Following this funny flashback is a whole slew of Rowe’s quick takes on what many people regard as almost sacred truths. Is “follow your passion” the best advice? Does it discount the value of chasing opportunity or finding joy in steady work? Rowe tells the audience that the people he’s worked with enjoy what they do; they can smile and sing through hours of manual and repetitive labor, day after day. Are white collar jobs, or simply needing to work less hours in a day, really that much more desirable? Are there benefits and perks to blue collar jobs that we may be forgetting in this “war on work” our society has stealthily declared? Has mass media and advertising so heavily devalued the implied worth of manual and skilled labor that it’s caused an unfair marginalization? Rowe’s interactions with these fearless, tireless and happy people that he learns from in each episode of Dirty Jobs often result in them welcoming him into their fulfilling and balanced daily lives; even though films, shows, and ads seldom portray that reality. How can we have gotten it so wrong?

    To end his TED talk, Rowe extols the virtues of the jobs that he’s come to understand more than most people in his periphery. “Clean and dirty aren’t opposites,” he says. “They’re two sides of the same coin.” A world full of white collar workers wouldn’t survive. Dirty jobs are essential, and there is no need for them to be painted in anything other than the best light.

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  • What Americans Don’t Know About Foreign Made Products

    What Americans Don’t Know About Foreign Made Products

    1.      They’re not always under foreign brands.

    Unfortunately, even many of the most iconic US products might not be made in the country anymore. As US companies move manufacturing facilities offshore to supposedly cut costs, more and more products sold under known US brand names are turning out to have been produced by foreign hands.

    As a quick example, let’s look at major league baseball — one of the most all-American pastime’s. Every pitch thrown on the field uses a baseball from Rawlings Sporting Goods. But did you know that none of those baseballs are actually produced by Americans?

    Instead, Rawlings hands the production of both major and minor league equipment to factories in Costa Rica — staffed, of course, by Costa Rican workers. And if you’re not in the leagues, you’re probably using one of Rawlings’ lower-end baseballs, which are manufactured in China. The name on the product might be American, but it isn’t always the US manufacturing sector that benefits from our purchases.

    Conversely, you can’t always dismiss a foreign brand on name alone. Many foreign car brands like BMW, Hyundai, and Volkswagen, for example, operate plants and assemble units in the US. In fact, the top 5 models in Cars.com’s 2016 list of the most American-made cars are from foreign brands Toyota and Honda. The two-year top-notcher, the Toyota Camry, supports the most US-based assembly plant jobs by a margin of thousands. And as an example of an American company that’s pulling back on outsourcing, Michigan-based Whirlpool, which used to make the bulk of its washers in Germany, has been steadily investing millions in US-based facilities over the past few years.

    Of course, nobody has the time to do in-depth research on the manufacturing practices of every company we buy from. But some products like cars are required by law to bear labels specifying the various countries of origin of their components and manufacture — and for those that aren’t, we can seek out resources like the Buy American Campaign that help point us in the right direction.

    Buying made in America isn’t as simple as looking at the brand name anymore. Luckily, many homegrown companies remain transparent, upfront, and proud about their use of American materials and labor. At the very least, we can put a bit of effort into seeking them out. After all, our dollars count: as Ford’s recent push to develop its Michigan factories shows, widespread clamor for made in America items sends the message to these companies that consumers care about where and how their products are made.

    2.      Many still use unfair labor practices.

    Speaking of “how,” many products manufactured overseas still benefit from unfair labor practices, from unsafe working conditions to child labor. Many of us might remember the 90’s furor over sweatshops, especially in the clothing industry. But not a lot of people may know that these terrible manufacturing practices persist to this day.

    China, India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Indonesia are some of the manufacturing hubs for products ranging from fast fashion to cheap toys, and they also happen to be the sites of countless exploitative labor markets. Just last year, the Asia Floor Wage Alliance released reports exposing the pervasive rights violations and abuses faced by garment workers in these countries. Whether sold off-brand or as cheap branded items, these foreign-made products come from the blood and sweat of exploited foreign workers–often literally.

    Buying these kinds of products helps sustain the systems and business practices that make these kinds of gross abuses possible. Our continued patronage tells companies that, hey, it’s okay to cut costs by bypassing US workers and exploiting laborers from developing countries. In short, buying these kinds of products is a lose/lose situation: we nudge companies away from making more US jobs, and we prod them towards creating more hellish positions for workers in other countries.

    3.      They’re not always cheaper to produce.

    Many of us believe that the US can’t compete with countries like China when it comes to lower manufacturing costs. The price tags on foreign-made products seem to confirm this: a lot come in a few dollars cheaper than items made in America. But here’s a striking fact: the cost of manufacturing products in many “cheaper” countries isn’t significantly lower than if they were made in America.

    As early as 2014, the Boston Consulting Group’s research into manufacturing cost-competitiveness across the globe showed that China is virtually on par with the US in terms of manufacturing costs. For every dollar that production would cost in the US, it would cost 96 cents in China–a negligible difference. As one of the study’s authors, Harold Sirkin, wrote in Bloomberg, “For many companies, that’s hardly worth it when product quality, intellectual property rights, and long-distance supply chain issues are added to the equation.”

    That BCG study considered important factors such as energy expenses, currency exchange rates, and total labor costs. With the dropping cost of natural gas and the increasing cost-effectiveness of renewable energy, the US’ potential for energy cost savings alone is enough to keep it competitive in the global manufacturing field, especially with rising energy costs in previously-cheaper sites like Brazil, China, and Poland. America’s steady productivity growth puts it ahead of European competitors like Germany, too.

    As it turns out, the assumption that the US just can’t manufacture products as “cheaply” as foreign countries doesn’t hold much water. Of course, the specifics vary by industry, but on the whole, there’s little reason for companies to give us foreign-made products in place of ones made in America.

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  • The Future of Buying American

    The Future of Buying American

    As a society, the United States is experiencing yet another revolution. This revolution is unlike any other that has come before it. In fact, this revolution brings with it the inherent ability to disrupt the progress of its predecessors in multiple ways, potentially creating an entirely new idea of America. You may be asking yourself “What revolution has the potential to cause such widespread changes to a nation as large and great as ours?” To answer this question, you must look no further than the device you are viewing this article on. The technological revolution is here and it will change every aspect of what it means to buy American. This article will seek to provide you just a glimpse of how far reaching these changes can be!

    One up and coming invention, 3D printing, will impact our ability to buy American in a significant way. While the origins of 3D printing can be traced back to the early 1980s with Rapid Prototyping (RP) technologies, 3D printing as we know it today is vastly different and significantly more efficient than it has ever been. It is so efficient in fact that many industries who have decided to implement it, find themselves significantly changed almost overnight. Consider the implementation of 3D printing in American manufacturing. The ability to create products using an additive process rather than a subtractive process will save vast amounts of material that can then be used to create other products within our borders. This will undoubtedly minimize environmental impacts, increase the rates at which goods can be produced, and decrease our reliance on foreign countries for our products. Thus, making the decision to buy American even easier than it currently is today!

    With this technological revolution occurring as we speak, it is important for every American to consider how this boost in technological advances will impact their ability to find a role within manufacturing that can support their and their family’s needs. As you may have guessed, an increase in the use of technology often results in a decreased need for actual personnel, both here and overseas. Americans will not need to face this harsh reality if each American commits themselves to learning the ins and outs of the most recent technological advances. With an increased knowledge base, we can all rest a little easier knowing that our jobs are secure. Keep in mind, the machines of the future will still need mechanics and Americans are well suited for this role.

    With this revolution changing the very definition of what it means to buy American, it is important for everyone to take a step back to contemplate how the world’s increasing dependence on technology, in all fields, will impact the modern marketplace. If we, as a nation, can get in front of this revolution, we will most assuredly come out on top with a better economy. It will simply come down to our ability to better forecast the changes ahead, maneuver ourselves into the right training opportunities, and maintain a steadfast desire to buy American.

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  • How Regulations Stifle a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

    How Regulations Stifle a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

    There is an outstanding report regarding the current predicament of America’s manufacturers. It was recently issued by the author Mark P. Mills of the Manhattan Institute. Below is an abstract of that report. There is a link at the end of the article that will take you to the full report.

    The conditions are ripe for a boom in American manufacturing, especially in high-tech, high-value-added sectors, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, refined hydrocarbons, chemicals, and cloud infrastructure. Moreover, considering energy costs, property rights, and the quality of its workforce, the U.S. remains one of the world’s most competitive places to do business.

    It is true that some manufacturers have fled the U.S. and many won’t return—and 30% fewer Americans are employed in manufacturing now as compared with two decades ago. But the conventional wisdom that American manufacturing is destined for extinction is false.

    There are obstacles standing in the way of a manufacturing revival. High corporate taxes are one, and unfavorable trade deals are another. But the biggest single drag on U.S. manufacturing has been the decades-long encroachment of the regulatory state—with an army today of 300,000 regulators and an annual budget of $60 billion.

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    Complying with regulations costs America’s manufacturers an average of $20,000 per employee per year, twice as great a burden as for other businesses. For the smallest manufacturers (i.e., those with fewer than 50 employees), that annual cost is $35,000 per employee per year. In surveys, America’s manufacturers routinely rank regulatory burdens as the top impediment to growth; a large majority also say that regulatory burdens are higher in America than in other nations.

    If you are in anyway curious or concerned about the current state of America’s manufacturers and where they are heading, it is highly recommended you read the article.

    https://www.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/R-MM-0617.pdf

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  • The New American Heartland

    The New American Heartland

    A report called “The New American Heartland: Renewing the Middle Class by Revitalizing Middle America,” produced by the Center for Opportunity Urbanism in Houston has recently been released. It says that the area of middle America from the Great Plains and Great Lakes of the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south holds the key to the revitalizing of the nation’s middle class.

    “While every region contributes to American prosperity, the New American Heartland has the potential to play a vital role in powering economic growth in the twenty-first century,” according the report.

    The report goes on to say that manufacturing is the most powerful economic sector of them all and it has seen dramatic growth in the New American Heartland.

    Manufacturing will probably never return to the levels that once existed in the region that became the Rust Belt, states such as Ohio and Michigan, but according to the report, the “New Heartland has the potential to emerge as the core of a single manufacturing super-region that includes newly industrialized zones of Mexico and parts of Canada.”

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    The states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee alone have accounted for almost 40 percent of the new manufacturing jobs in the United States since 2010, according to the report.

    “The benefits to the economy of a flourishing manufacturing sector, along with the energy and agriculture industries, justify making the promotion of manufacturing and manufacturing-enabling infrastructure central to a strategy for American economic growth,” states the report.

    Blue collar boost across America

    Most importantly, manufacturing, provides solid wages for blue-collar workers.

    “For those with less than a four-year (college) education, it is the blue-collar work in fields such as installation and repair, construction and extraction, manufacturing production, and transportation that offer prospects of pay upwards of $15 per hour nationally,” the report states.

    Ohio is among 18 states whose boost in blue-collar jobs from 2010 to 2016 exceeded the national average of 7 percent.

    Manufacturing supports other job sectors

    But manufacturing benefits other aspects of the economy as well, more so than any other sector. It does so through the multiplier effect, which measures the impact of $1 spent in one sector on the rest of the economy.

    For example, one dollar of sales in the manufacturing sector corresponds to another $1.40 in economic output from other sectors of the economy, a multiplier that is far greater than for any other sector, according to the report.

    For instance, professional and business services may employ a lot of people in high-paying jobs, but for every dollar that sector generates, it only creates another 66 cents in additional economic output elsewhere.

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  • False! Why Overseas Products Aren’t Always Cheaper

    False! Why Overseas Products Aren’t Always Cheaper

    Buying cheap items is easy. Every store or stand is overloaded with ridiculously cheap foreign products. We understand why there are such prices, of course,  rapid offshore production and massive amounts unthinkingly force the cost down. This incredible multitude of goods means that, as always, there are people who hope to take advantage of the consumers. With millions of products manufactured overseas, it has become harder to distinguish good products from those that are just expensive.

    However, quality matters because it will save you from buying a new one in the coming years. Products created using traditional techniques are perfect examples here. Some slogans express the same idea: if you become lazy and spend very little, you will end up spending more at the end. This is the case of products that are made some years ago by craft people, but today is almost entirely produced in mass.

    To do this requires more thought than you might think. It’s easy to get caught up in purchasing the so-called cheapest products (overseas products),  as long as you keep “saving money” in your mind. Regrettably, buying cheap can result in spending more in the long run, whether it’s in the form of maintenance or replacement costs when you may be required to repurchase the same cheap product over again. This is the time when it’s reasonable to spend a bit more money and free yourself from running into unnecessary costs if you really want to save money and invest in quality.

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    Think of something like leather, for example. You can frequent any shopping mall around and stumble over several leather products form overseas. Most of these overseas products will not be real leather, and many of them will not be formed with the concept of real quality. You need a real, leather gear for that. There are two important factors to consider when making a purchase decision: whether you are buying a pair of jeans or a set of electronic products: Cost and quality. It could be easy to cut corners where you think it’s an unimportant purchase and go only for the price or blow out your budget on quality because you think you should.

    The problem we face as a consumer every time we make a purchase is bigger than a dollar saved, or how easy it is to find. With a little effort, and sometimes, spending a bit more, you can have an impact on the country you call home and the world in which you live in. Most of these products have at least one company where it is manufactured in the United States. Do some research and buy American. Your dollars will buy more than a good material, and will also affect the world around you. Therefore, as you head to the store, think about precisely what you want to purchase – cheaper overseas products with a superficial background or a quality product from America. Then, choose American made -it’s worth it!

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  • The Hidden Social Costs Of Buying Overseas Products

    The Hidden Social Costs Of Buying Overseas Products

    Although, this article intends to deal with the hidden social costs of buying overseas products, in the quest to encourage American consumers to buy American made products, it is also important to note that it is quite impossible for the consumers to buy American made products if the manufacturers themselves are going overseas for production.

    Hence, this article would emphasize more on manufacturers going overseas to manufacture products.

    Effects Of Manufacturing Overseas

    American manufacturers declare that going overseas is their only option if they are to remain competitive against foreign business competitors. It’s either overseas production or no production at all. As powerful as this matter in hand appears to be, it doesn’t hold up well in light of various basic facts.

    To start with, a growing number of U.S organizations are responding to the import threat by bettering their competitive position at home. They really are very much convinced that setting up long-term competitive advantage involves a dedication to a different way of carrying out business—not just a shortsighted attack on labor overhead.

    Overseas production is not the only alternative designed for organizations under competitive siege. It is indeed, an awful alternative for many organizations. Managers should be aware that overseas production is not all roses and labor cost savings. Before they make the move, they need to possess a better image of where they’re going. They need to realize that there are a number of powerful factors not to go overseas.

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    It is accepted that organizations can often reduce costs on labor and materials by buying or producing overseas, but some other costs, some not so glaring, may possibly offset the profits. Overseas production in most cases requires larger inventories, for instance, and also, increased managerial costs. Products made overseas are much less likely to meet up with specifications; as a result, good quality costs could be much higher, such as increased transportation costs and tariffs and don’t leave behind the cost of training foreign workers also.

    It takes a longer period of time to get products from an overseas location; therefore companies operating overseas are slower to react to changing market demands, which as well has its price. In 1984, several big U.S retailers were stranded with large inventories of imported products they had placed an order for the year before when a slowdown in consumer spending was nowhere in view.

    All these expenses seem apparent but companies seldom take them into consideration when coming up with the overseas production decision. Based on a study commissioned by the National Tooling and Machining Association, American tool and die manufacturers usually disregard these “hidden” costs of overseas production. Yet based on the study, these costs typically add 5% to 15% to the overseas vendors’ offer price for shipping and delivery, 3% for extra documents and communications, 5% to 10% for additional stock and up to as high as 35% for unforeseeable modifications.

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    Some other costs are much less direct; shifting several production operations overseas may prevent the organization from taking advantage of economies of scale at home and even overseas. The effects can be extremely devastating in the course of a recession. Going overseas may also result in under-utilization of existing production capacity and eventually, plant closings and layoffs.

    Ultimately, organizations that move outside the United States could lose important customers who may move to some other U.S based suppliers. Italian chip manufacturer, Dynamit Nobel Silicon is among the overseas manufacturers that established a factory in the U.S to be nearer to its American customers. The managing director explained the decision by declaring that “the distance between Italy and California is such that people would not like to enjoy any more than 10% of their demands from us.”

    Conclusion

    Offshore manufacturers should take the above points into consideration and invest in the U.S. That way, American consumers would have difficulty in buying overseas products and would be left with no other choice than to buy the American made products which will consequently help to build and maintain a stable, growth-oriented American workforce and economy.

  • Here’s why American made products last longer (and cost you less in the long run)

    Here’s why American made products last longer (and cost you less in the long run)

    Most Americans given a choice between foreign made products and similar ones made in the USA would rather buy the American made products. This is because we could always trust and have confidence in them.  There is also a natural need to value the products made in your country no matter what country you are from.

    In order to achieve a continued economic recovery, the US requires a consumer-oriented commitment to buying made in American products. It is possible for industrial development in America to top the box in the rescue of the economy.

    This new orientation will not only sustain American manufacturing jobs but also expand overwhelmingly the employment sector bringing about massive reduction to unemployment, help American businesses stay in business, and further increase greatly the tax base to take care of our natural benefits such as Social Security and Medicare.

    Americans should buy American made products because these products not only last longer but will also cost you less in the long run. Products made in America are well-made, high in safety standards and, more often than not, more reliable. The top notch quality and safety control system obtainable in the US is second to none.

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    While it is true that we all have a need for some foreign made goods such as, computer chips, electronics, or fashion because of the availability and relatively fair prices, there are several other goods which are simply badly constructed. A number of these substandard products are made with only one intention in mind and that is price – a low price to beat the competition.

    It is so pathetic that cheap products are delivered without ever paying attention to the details, quality, and finesse. On the other hand, if you pick up a particular foreign made product which has a Made-in-America alternative with a 20% higher rate, you’d find out that the latter would outlive the former in greater proportions. That saves everyone money in the long run.

    A good example is vending machines. An American manufactured vending machine has components that are made with metal parts, which ought to add longevity to the machines life. This is not so with its foreign counterpart which has components of plastic parts and it is a fact that plastic parts do break down after a while. In the long run, you could spend more money on frequent servicing of the machine.

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    When you have a choice, it is safer and more economical to buy American. There is no better time than today to start. Refusal to buy American made products will not only cost you more in the long run but to a large extent contribute to economic problems which affect everyone.

    If you desire quality goods for your home, office, or leisure; if you long for a decrease in layoffs or want to help stop it from happening, buy American made products. It will surely last longer and cost you less. It will also help keep the companies operating, and in the long run, help keep the economy strong. And when the economy is strong and stable, everyone benefits.

    Can you think of other reasons to be buying American made products?

  • 3 Ways Buying American Products Can Help The Environment

    3 Ways Buying American Products Can Help The Environment

    The next time you find yourself walking through the aisles of your favorite local supermarket or retail store, consider picking up a few items just to determine whether they were made in the United States or in another foreign country. In all likelihood, you will find that many of the items you investigate were made in other nations than our own, which begs the question “How did they all get here?” These products were most assuredly wrapped in several forms of packaging in order to be well insulated during their trip to America, and they were likely placed on various forms of transportation just to get from one point of origin to the next. These two considerations on the environmental impact of foreign purchases combined with the fact that many foreign countries do not regulate production like the United States are three major talking points every environment loving American needs to consider when deciding to buy American.

    When we ship products overseas to various factories for assembly, we are required to use numerous layers of protective casings to ensure they are well protected on their travels. These layers include plastic bags, layers of Styrofoam, packing “peanuts”, and other materials. Obviously, after the packing and transportation of these products have occurred, these materials have to go somewhere. Most will end up in landfills! Therefore, the less traveling a product does, the less packaging it consumes and is therefore better for the environment.

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    The next step a product takes while traveling from one location to another involves being placed in some form of transport, whether that be a car, train, plane or automobile. If this product was not designed in the United States, the likelihood it will travel using many of these transportation systems increases exponentially. Ultimately, the fuel and other chemical offshoots from this travel impact the environment in a negative manner. So, the next time you purchase a product made in America, rest easy knowing that the product you’re purchasing will not travel nearly as far and will therefore make less of an impact on the environment.

    Lastly, one must consider the regulations that other countries ignore or take shortcuts around in order to meet increasing production demands from the United States. As has been mentioned in other articles, when ownership is not given over a product, those working on said product are oftentimes less invested in its success. Therefore, shortcuts happen and these shortcuts often impact the environment due to the fact that many individuals view our environment as less important.

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    As you can see from our discussion above, making the choice to buy American made products can positively impact the environment not only in our own country but in those of others. Our dedication to buying American will ultimately pay off when we see fewer packing products in landfills, carbon emissions reduced, and foreign countries bulking up health and safety precautions. All this can occur simply by buying American made products! GO U.S.!

    What do you think are the biggest benefits of buying American?

  • The Biggest Benefits Of Buying American

    The Biggest Benefits Of Buying American

    Buying American products is a fantastic idea and sounds very patriotic. However, what is the reason for purchasing products made in the USA? This write-up will give you an insight about the advantages of buying American products. The biggest benefits of buying American products are as follows;

    1. HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR PRODUCTION:

    The environment used in manufacturing merchandise in the United States of America has a track record of safety. It has a comparative advantage over most countries regarding safety, and American made products are known to keep the environment cleaner and safer for human existence. Research has shown that most companies abroad do not follow strict safety guidelines and this makes their production process a dangerous one.

    2. FAVORABLE LABOR LAWS:

    When you buy American products from our manufacturers, you are also supporting good working conditions for the average American worker, and ensuring that child labor laws are enforced. When choosing American made products, you are also supporting a fair day’s wage for an honest day’s work. Most countries do not have a minimum wage law, and this provides a platform where workers are not given fair treatment.

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    3. ROBUST ECONOMY:

    A robust economy is of of the biggest benefits of buying American. Buying goods made in the United States of America has enormous advantages as it boosts the economy. If we do not outsource jobs that are meant for our manufacturers in the economy to other countries, we will be investing in America as a whole. The outsourcing of jobs to other nations has proved to have an adverse impact on our economy as it reduces the employment opportunities in America. When we give out these jobs to other countries, we are indirectly supporting their economy, but if we patronize our producers and give them our full backing, the economy of America will be stronger and more buoyant.

    4. INDEPENDENCE OF THE AMERICAN MARKET:

    The lack of manufacturing in the US is not a wise strategy. Ensure you consume American made products. Doing this will make the American market grow more independent. Several factories and large sums of capital have been moved to nations that are not in alliance with the United States of America. When you choose American made products, you help to ensure that any political conflicts do not obstruct our access to goods and outputs.

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    5. QUALITY SAFETY STANDARDS:

    Experience has shown that many products from foreign countries lack safety standards. The presence of strict safety measures and consumer protection laws in the United States of America are there to compel our manufacturers to make products that are safe for human consumption. Buying these quality products will give you an assurance that you are purchasing the right products that have a warranty. Use of quality products will safeguard your life and the lives of your loved ones.

    Most of us have heard this argument in our parlance. Buy local, so the money stays local. It is true, even at the national level. When companies stay in the United States, they hire U.S. employees. When U.S. workers are employed they can spend the money they earn, in turn paying sales tax on much of that spending; are not utilizing public assistance and paying taxes on their earnings. When companies stay in the United States, they pay taxes on their income to the U.S. government. Companies invest their money in U.S. banks, making our economy stronger.

    When companies outsource,

    (1) those employed are outside of the United States, and their income taxes (if any) do not get paid to the United States of America.

    (2) The company, utilizing tax shelters, does not pay taxes or at the very least their fair share of taxes, to the Government of United States.

    (3) Funds earned are typically invested in off-shore accounts, thus not adding value to the U.S. economy.

    What do you think are the biggest benefits of buying American?