Made in America?

 

There is the beginning of a Made in America “movement” which may become a wonderful opportunity for America to prove that it makes great products. An article reflecting the feelings behind this movement is here.

Many of the businesses advertising that they are manufacturing totally in the U.S. are small companies, who knowingly or  unknowingly are carrying the U.S. quality flag because of the attention being given them.  If their products are of unusually high quality for their price (perhaps the best in the world), the world will notice (as will we who live here) and we will all benefit,   If they are not of high quality, the world (and we) will also notice.

 These products will receive some boost from the present attention to unemployment and outsourcing in the U.S., but global business is here to stay, and no matter how patriotic we are, in the long run we are not going to be impressed by the label if the products are not at lest competitive with those taking advantage of outsourcing and overseas manufacturing (or imported).  Hopefully those products aligning themselves with the Made in America label will be outstanding and recognized as such.  Making sure that they are is a good goal for those involved.  If I were 20  years younger I would seriously consider joining such a company.