Re: Is anything still made in the USA???

Posted by Bob - MI on January 26, 2005 at 11:43:54 from (66.14.205.20):

In Reply to: Is anything still made in the USA??? posted by JD Freak on January 26, 2005 at 07:12:12:

There are some bright spots however. In the automotive world some of the Japanese companies have high targets of domestic content. In addition, these companies aren"t killing the supply base for annual price reductions of 5% and up. Many good casting and machining companies have been driven out of business by the big 3 auto companies and ridiculous pricing pressure.

Yes, we consumers have a role in it but the corporate line of defense is always the same: "maximize value to the stockholders". These are the same people who look the other way when an off-shore supplier uses sub-standard material, yet they won"t allow that same advantage with a domestic source. (Sorry for the sore spot here guys.)

I for one will pay more for better quality, I bet lots of you guys will too, if you can find it anymore.

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