Over the years we have urged our supporters to take the Buy American Made Challenge in an effort to promote America’s manufacturers and businesses. This challenge always sparks good responses and hard facts continue to surface. Although we have seen some improvement in items made in America, at this point 90% of the clothing, 90% of the shoes, 90% of the electronics, and 90% of the toys sold in America’s stores are still imported from countries around the world. As we look at what is being sold in America, we better understand the aftermath of the loss of tens-of thousands of private sector industries and the loss of tens-of-millions-of job opportunities for American workers. Much of what happened is the result of America’s national leaders not focused on retaining businesses in the U.S.A. and not caring enough to address the reasons why businesses were choosing to produce their products in foreign countries. In order to end the 30 year quagmire Americans find themselves in, the Buy American Made Campaign has been pressing private sector businesses and national leaders to work together to create an environment in America that will restore many levels of jobs. Circulating more of our dollars in America for “American made items”, not only helps restore jobs, but will help restore America’s economy and provide more revenue to repair America’s infrastructure, its roads, bridges, schools and parks. Since actions always speak louder than words, look for, ask for, speak up for and purchase American made products you need where you shop. This is Michael Blichasz. Every Wednesday from 11 A.M. to 12 noon, tune in to American Workers Radio on 860 AM serving Philadelphia and the Tri-State area. You can also listen live or to rebroadcasts from anywhere in the world from the easy access links located on the front page of: AmericanWorkersRadio.com.
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