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Well the textile industry in the US is on death's door, it's not surprising Jo-Mar is shutting down. The parent company makes apparels, and apparel makers have been shifting away from Latin America and moving to Asian countries. I think the blaming on NAFTA is just an excuse.
well the textile industry in the us is on death's door, it's not surprising jo-mar is shutting down. The parent company makes apparels, and apparel makers have been shifting away from latin america and moving to asian countries. I think the blaming on nafta is just an excuse.
It surely isn't that we don't have a NEED for these products. So if it isn't trade and offshoring manufacturing, what is it? We can't compete w/ cheaper production of these goods.
Do you know for a FACT that the textile business has shifted to Asia rather than Mexico and Canada? I honestly do not know.
It surely isn't that we don't have a NEED for these products. So if it isn't trade and offshoring manufacturing, what is it? We can't compete w/ cheaper production of these goods.
Do you know for a FACT that the textile business has shifted to Asia rather than Mexico and Canada? I honestly do not know.
Does it really matter where it's shifted? It's been going on for a while now and companies need to adjust or market their products better in order to stay in business.
IMO I think this country has done a poor job with America First when it comes to advertising. Seems like everyone complains about NAFTA while enjoying the lower prices NAFTA is responsible for... reminds me of the Southpark Walmart episode where everyone bashed Walmart while walking into the store.
IMO I think this country has done a poor job with America First when it comes to advertising. Seems like everyone complains about NAFTA while enjoying the lower prices NAFTA is responsible for... reminds me of the Southpark Walmart episode where everyone bashed Walmart while walking into the store.
I once heard it said that labor represents only 10% of the cost of making a product. Any thoughts on that?
It surely isn't that we don't have a NEED for these products. So if it isn't trade and offshoring manufacturing, what is it? We can't compete w/ cheaper production of these goods.
It's a race to the bottom.
I can't believe that Americans are so short sighted, as not to see this.
Many people assume foreign made is cheaper and better. Not true all the time. We occasionally shop at Walmart and I always look for American made products of what I am looking for. Sometimes I find them and many times not. If you don't look and just assume it's not available you will never find it.
I am a strong believer that if you want Americans to buy your products then you should pay them to manufacture them also.
Many people will only buy foreign and they should be thankful that their employer doesn't think that way.
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