Do you buy American-made products?

I think some cottage industries are alive and well here....
 
If you've never seen the documentary "Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags", it's very eye opening. It explores the decline of the garment district in New York, once a huge, thriving enterprise.
 
What about a global economy? Hopefully some countries buy our exports also.
 
shel90 said:
I dont know what exports other countries buy from us? Anyone know?
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I'm not sure about all the exports but I know those container ships don't go back empty.
 
According to the CIA Factbook:

agricultural products (soybeans, fruit, corn) 9.2%, industrial supplies (organic chemicals) 26.8%, capital goods (transistors, aircraft, motor vehicle parts, computers, telecommunications equipment) 49.0%, consumer goods (automobiles, medicines) 15.0%
 
Reba said:
According to the CIA Factbook:

agricultural products (soybeans, fruit, corn) 9.2%, industrial supplies (organic chemicals) 26.8%, capital goods (transistors, aircraft, motor vehicle parts, computers, telecommunications equipment) 49.0%, consumer goods (automobiles, medicines) 15.0%
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and one more thing USA exports to them - our money. :lol:
 
The following are the top 10 countries importing U.S. products and services in 2010, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau and other U.S. government sources.

No one should be shocked Canada is still the number one importer of U.S. goods. However, there are a few surprises - such as Singapore beating France for the number ten spot.

1. Canada: $228 Billion

Even with the global automotive industry in decline, the top U.S. product imported was automotive-related, including accessories and parts.

2. Mexico: $149 Billion

With all the media attention U.S. trade with China receives, it may come as a surprise that Mexico still imports more U.S. goods and services than the far more populous country of China. Like Canada, Mexico’s primary import from the U.S. was automotive-related.

3. China: $82 Billion

At $82 billion, China is a distant third in U.S. imports compared to Canada and Mexico, but it is quickly rising. China’s number one import is computer accessories, parts, and peripherals. Part of this is related to the computer assembly industry, but also includes sales to Chinese retailers and end-users.

4. Japan: $55 Billion

The primary import in 2010 from America’s fourth-largest trading partner was civilian aircraft. However, if you were to add all agricultural exports to Japan, it would far outstrip aviation products.

5. United Kingdom: $44 Billion

With the U.S. travel market facing tough times, the aviation industry turned to the international market. Like Japan, the U.K.’s primary import from “across the pond” was civilian aircraft. Following this were chemicals and primary resources (such as metal for manufacturing).

6. Germany: $44 Billion

Germany imported only $200 million less than the U.K. Its top imports from the states were pharmaceutical-related imports, such as drug-preparation chemicals.

7. South Korea: $35 Billion

South Korea continues to be one of the most promising countries for U.S. exports. The number one U.S. export to the country was semiconductors, followed by products for chemical manufacturing (not pharmaceutical chemicals like Germany).

8. Brazil: $32 Billion

Latin America’s largest economy is also home to some of the region’s largest reserves of natural resources, like crude oil and natural gas. Its biggest import from the U.S. was chemical manufacturing, much of it related to its exploration and extraction of these natural resources.

9. The Netherlands: $31 Billion

Another surprise on this top ten list may be the tiny country of the Netherlands, population sixteen million. However, with one of the highest incomes per capita of any nation, its people can afford to import. Like its European neighbor Germany, its largest import from the U.S. was pharmaceutical preparations.

10. Singapore: $26 Billion

The even smaller nation of Singapore made the list of the top ten destinations for U.S. exports. Like South Korea - one of the other “Asian Tigers” - Singapore’s primary import from the U.S. was computer/electronic-related.

Together, these 10 countries compose 62% of all U.S. exports for 2010. As we’re in the midst of the global economy rebounding, it will be interesting to see what which countries make this list in 2011!
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Top 10 Countries That Import U.S. Products
 
mbrek said:
If you've never seen the documentary "Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags", it's very eye opening. It explores the decline of the garment district in New York, once a huge, thriving enterprise.
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Much the same thing has happened to Charlotte NC. it was very big in making textiles but now the textile industry is gutted there now. There were a good many cotton mills there. BTW, we get the term linthead from the textile workers who worked in the South.
 
Yes, in USA do lot of export especially with our high tech systems and automotive.
 
Reba said:
According to the CIA Factbook:

agricultural products (soybeans, fruit, corn) 9.2%, industrial supplies (organic chemicals) 26.8%, capital goods (transistors, aircraft, motor vehicle parts, computers, telecommunications equipment) 49.0%, consumer goods (automobiles, medicines) 15.0%
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You beat me.
 
deafskeptic said:
Much the same thing has happened to Charlotte NC. it was very big in making textiles but now the textile industry is gutted there now. There were a good many cotton mills there. BTW, we get the term linthead from the textile workers who worked in the South.
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Yep. Similar in SC.
 
I try to take it a step further and buy products made or headquartered in my state.

Gonna say this though, I brought an expensive BUNN coffee maker, because it was made in the USA, and the darn thing crapped out after 4 months. BUNN kindly sent me a new one, free of charge. On more than a few other occasions, I've brought american-made products that break or are of subpar performance, and it's disheartening. The American manufacturers are having to scrimp on raw materials and craftsmenship to come even close to foreign-made prices. :(

We need higher taxes on imports. There, I said it, call me a protectionist.
 
There's an e-mail circulating around these days about "A New Tradition" that is encouraging people to give gifts related to local services - a day at the spa, a coupon for a couple oil changes at the local service station, a day or two of a cleaning service, local gourmet meals, gift certificates to a local restaurant, etc., etc.

There were some very good ideas in there.

I've really gotten fed up with this rush to buy more and more useless crap (be it from China or anywhere else) all in the name of celebrating Christmas.

For me, my nearest and dearest will get hand-made knitted and crocheted items (two gorgeous scarves are finished for my sisters; more will follow for the nieces), and I send fruitcakes or other consumables to the elderly relatives and a few friends.

I try to buy yarn that is made in the U.S. as much as possible. My new love is Ellyn Coopers "Yarn Sonnets," hand-dyed yarns made in CT. They are not cheap, at $22 - $40 per skein, but are gorgeous. I figure it's expensive for yarn, but reasonable for gifts. Each scarf made for my sisters cost about $40 or so.

Yarns by Ellyn Cooper

So that's my contribution to the economy: buying U.S.- made yarns whenever possible, and making gifts rather than buying them, for most people on the gift list.
 
Beach girl said:
There's an e-mail circulating around these days about "A New Tradition" that is encouraging people to give gifts related to local services - a day at the spa, a coupon for a couple oil changes at the local service station, a day or two of a cleaning service, local gourmet meals, gift certificates to a local restaurant, etc., etc.

There were some very good ideas in there.

I've really gotten fed up with this rush to buy more and more useless crap (be it from China or anywhere else) all in the name of celebrating Christmas.

For me, my nearest and dearest will get hand-made knitted and crocheted items (two gorgeous scarves are finished for my sisters; more will follow for the nieces), and I send fruitcakes or other consumables to the elderly relatives and a few friends.

I try to buy yarn that is made in the U.S. as much as possible. My new love is Ellyn Coopers "Yarn Sonnets," hand-dyed yarns made in CT. They are not cheap, at $22 - $40 per skein, but are gorgeous. I figure it's expensive for yarn, but reasonable for gifts. Each scarf made for my sisters cost about $40 or so.

Yarns by Ellyn Cooper

So that's my contribution to the economy: buying U.S.- made yarns whenever possible, and making gifts rather than buying them, for most people on the gift list.
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Everyone except my daughter is getting one of my copper fountains. Hope they don't sell them as scrap metal. :lol:
 
I have a pet rat cage that is made in the USA to my surprise. I haven't seen those in a while until recently. I discovered some products made in the US as well. Maybe there is a comeback? Who knows.
 
sequoias said:
I have a pet rat cage that is made in the USA to my surprise. I haven't seen those in a while until recently. I discovered some products made in the US as well. Maybe there is a comeback? Who knows.
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It certainly won't surprise me to see more cottage industries springing up now.
 
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